National Environmental Caucus (formerly NCEL)

#BREAKING: A bipartisan group of legislators from 43 states and territories is urging @USDA to not rescind the “Roadless Rule,” which has protected nearly 60M acres of National Forest System lands across 37 states. Read the letter: ncelenviro.org/articles/legi…

At #ClimateWeekNYC, NCEL & @DorisDukeFdn brought together forestry practitioners, policymakers, and researchers for an exciting working session on climate-smart forestry. We explored what’s working, where gaps remain, and how states can turn innovative ideas into solutions.

NCEL co-hosted a #ClimateWeekNYC Happy Hour last night with @EvergreenAction, @clicab_edu, @DataProgress, and 1.5 Climate Strategies — spotlighting tangible state solutions for addressing energy affordability and climate impacts.

NCEL will be at #ClimateWeekNYC! We'll be joining partners such as @EvergreenAction, @clicab_edu, @DataProgress, 1.5 Climate, @DorisDukeFdn, and @ElectricInno for conversations on how states can lead the way on climate-smart policies! Stay tuned for more!

More than 200 lawmakers from 44 states & territories came together in Chicago for NCEL’s largest National Forum yet! From energy affordability and data centers to biodiversity, resilience & housing, lawmakers shared ideas and built solutions! Learn more: ncelenviro.org/articles/2026…

🏆 Congratulations to the #NCEL2026 award winners: New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero, Mississippi State Senator Hillman Frazier, and Illinois State Senator Laura Fine. Thank you for cultivating a healthy and resilient future! ncelenviro.org/articles/thre…

This week at #NCEL2026, over 200 state legislators are gathering to explore lasting solutions for our communities and environment! 🌿 From biodiversity and energy affordability to transit and public health, lawmakers are turning big ideas into action. 🤝

The #NCEL2026 National Forum is underway in Chicago! Day 1 featured learning tracks on nature-based solutions, the grid, and One Health. We then hosted an outdoor activity focused on active transit, followed by our opening reception. Forum weekend, here we come!

Exploring Chicago at the #NCEL2026 National Forum! We discussed active transit and then toured Chicago's roads, trails, and waterfront as a blueprint for climate-ready communities!

#BREAKING: State legislators from 10 states are calling on @FERC to ensure states have a meaningful voice in @pjminterconnect governance. Spearheaded by @LCharkoudian Read the letter: ncelenviro.org/articles/lawm…

⚡️ NCEL is thrilled to announce the release of our new Energy Affordability Briefing Book! Explore the new resource to learn how states can lower energy bills today while building a more affordable and resilient energy system: ncelenviro.org/resources/ene…

In April, Georgia passed S.B. 478, which would have expanded funding for land conservation and outdoor access infrastructure. Learn more in NCEL’s Policy Update: ncelenviro.org/articles/geor…

Washington state just created the Washington Electric Transmission Authority (WETA) — a new public body to plan, site, and fund critical energy transmission. As grid demand rises, states are stepping up. 🔌 Learn more: ncelenviro.org/articles/wash…

As federal vehicle emissions authority weakens, states are turning to indirect source rules (ISRs). These regulations hold high-traffic facilities, such as warehouses, accountable for the vehicle emissions they generate. Learn more: ncelenviro.org/articles/indi…

In April, a bipartisan group of state legislators signed an amicus brief in the Monsanto v. Durnell #SCOTUS case. At stake? Whether federal law preempts states from imposing failure-to-warn product liability on pesticide companies. More on pesticides here: ncelenviro.org/issue/neonico…

Happy #EndangeredSpeciesDay! 🌿 Maryland recently took a nation-leading step to protect wildlife in response to proposed rollbacks to the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). Learn more in NCEL's latest Policy Update: ncelenviro.org/articles/mary…

With increasing climate risk, states are transforming insurance from uncertainty to a tool for community resilience. States ask that insurers share ways to decrease disaster risk and offer discounts for actions that mitigate household risk. Learn more: ncelenviro.org/articles/from…

⚡ With electricity bills rising nationwide, Virginia tackled energy affordability head-on in 2026 with policies related to data centers, rooftop solar, energy efficiency, grid modernization, battery storage, and more. Check out NCEL's blog to learn more: ncelenviro.org/articles/virg…

#BREAKING: State legislators from 30 states are urging the @EPA to keep federal Clean Air Act protections for pyrolysis — a plastic "chemical recycling" process linked to toxic air pollutants. Led by @SydneyJordanMN & @SollmanJaneen Read the letter: ncelenviro.org/articles/legi…

🦦 Oregon just enacted a groundbreaking bipartisan law to fund wildlife conservation — generating $38M annually through a small increase to the state lodging tax. Read more: ncelenviro.org/articles/oreg…