News and Press Releases
The Environmental Law Institute is widely respected as “a nonpartisan organization specializing in legal analysis and not known for taking sides in political fights,” as the New York Times has noted. When members of the media, private bar, government, business, and public interest organizations seek expert information on environmental law and policy, they turn to ELI.(Washington, D.C.): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and Howard University School of Law recently concluded the first year of their unique Environmental Justice…
(Washington, D.C.): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is delighted to announce three new members have joined its Leadership Council: Stacey Halliday, Donna Mussio, and Vickie Patton. “We are…
(Washington, D.C.): “How do we get these legal issues resolved?” is a question often heard from overburdened communities dealing with environmental justice issues. And the Environmental Law Institute (ELI)…
(Washington, D.C.)—Many U.S. communities suffering from blight, divestment, brownfields, and extreme weather are developing “area-wide corridor projects” as a means to transform their neighborhoods, and the quality of their lives. But where…
(Washington, D.C.)—The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is delighted to announce that three new members have joined its Leadership Council: Jonathan Cannon, Carrie Jenks, and Alex Wang. “We are so fortunate to have these…
(Washington, D.C.)—The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $300,000 to the Network on the Digital Economy and the Environment (nDEE)—an initiative of the Environmental Law Institute (ELI…
(Washington, D.C.): A new book from agriculture policy experts Peter H. Lehner and Nathan A. Rosenberg, Farming for Our Future: The Science, Law,…
(Washington, D.C.)—Tribal citizens’ physical, mental, and spiritual wellness is tied to environmental health, food sovereignty, and cultural identity. Yet, state and local environmental agencies regularly make decisions that impact the health and…
(Washington, D.C.): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is pleased to announce that Jordan Diamond became president of ELI on January 1, 2022. The announcement was first made…
(Washington, D.C.): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is delighted to announce the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors:…