https://simplecast.com Recharged with the State Impact Center Recharged with the State Impact Center is a new podcast from the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law. Recharged is designed to highlight emerging issues related to state action on climate, the environment, energy, and environmental justice. We also bring attention to what is needed in building the profession. 2025 Recharged with the State Impact Center en Fri, 6 Feb 2026 15:08:18 +0000 Fri, 6 Feb 2026 15:08:29 +0000 https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast Recharged with the State Impact Center https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/fd497c0f-2451-4621-887c-5ee4087863a2/d35046d4-33fc-4642-8f95-f2232aa05950/3000x3000/podcast-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast episodic Recharged with the State Impact Center is a new podcast from the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law. Recharged is designed to highlight emerging issues related to state action on climate, the environment, energy, and environmental justice. We also bring attention to what is needed in building the profession. State Energy & Environmental Impact Center false https://feeds.simplecast.com/_Wx9bzjw clean energy policy, climate, environmental justice, environmental law, environmental policy, public interest law, state attorney general, environmental lawyer, state ag, environmental law career State Energy & Environmental Impact Center stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu 135ce823-361e-449b-8471-1bcefabe082d Breaking Down Energy Affordability and AI Infrastructure with Kent Chandler In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we spoke to Kent Chandler, who is currently a resident senior fellow in energy and environmental policy at the R Street Institute and was formerly Executive Director, and later Chair, of the Kentucky Public Service Commission and also served in the Kentucky Attorney General’s office. Along with our Deputy Director & Energy Director Jessica Bell, Kent discussed his career in public service and energy law, and the importance of state commissions. Hear his perspective on energy affordability, data centers, and infrastructure siting. 

Energy wonks and regular folks perplexed by the energy landscape alike will gain valuable insights from this episode. 

You’ll hear the word “RTO” in this episode, which stands for regional transmission organization.

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]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 15:08:18 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we spoke to Kent Chandler, who is currently a resident senior fellow in energy and environmental policy at the R Street Institute and was formerly Executive Director, and later Chair, of the Kentucky Public Service Commission and also served in the Kentucky Attorney General’s office. Along with our Deputy Director & Energy Director Jessica Bell, Kent discussed his career in public service and energy law, and the importance of state commissions. Hear his perspective on energy affordability, data centers, and infrastructure siting. 

Energy wonks and regular folks perplexed by the energy landscape alike will gain valuable insights from this episode. 

You’ll hear the word “RTO” in this episode, which stands for regional transmission organization.

Show Notes:

]]> Breaking Down Energy Affordability and AI Infrastructure with Kent Chandler State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:33:46 We spoke to Kent Chandler, who is currently a resident senior fellow in energy and environmental policy at the R Street Institute and was formerly Executive Director, and later Chair, of the Kentucky Public Service Commission and also served in the Kentucky Attorney General’s office. We spoke to Kent Chandler, who is currently a resident senior fellow in energy and environmental policy at the R Street Institute and was formerly Executive Director, and later Chair, of the Kentucky Public Service Commission and also served in the Kentucky Attorney General’s office. energy, public interest law, energy affordability, public service commissions, ai, data centers false full 15 34651420-1416-4a4d-ac1f-226a80852c60 A Recharged Rewind! Lessons in 2025 on Energy Affordability, Environmental Protection, and Public Safety We recap what we’ve learned on the podcast in 2025, highlighting key insights from each of our guests, ranging from a state attorney general, state utility commissioners, and communications experts. And at the end of the episode, we pull out the best pieces of advice our guests have given, which may be of special interest to law students and early career folks.

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]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:49:45 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast We recap what we’ve learned on the podcast in 2025, highlighting key insights from each of our guests, ranging from a state attorney general, state utility commissioners, and communications experts. And at the end of the episode, we pull out the best pieces of advice our guests have given, which may be of special interest to law students and early career folks.

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]]> A Recharged Rewind! Lessons in 2025 on Energy Affordability, Environmental Protection, and Public Safety State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:12:18 We recap what we’ve learned on the podcast in 2025, highlighting key insights from each of our guests, ranging from a state attorney general, state utility commissioners, and communications experts. And at the end of the episode, we pull out the best pieces of advice our guests have given, which may be of special interest to law students and early career folks. We recap what we’ve learned on the podcast in 2025, highlighting key insights from each of our guests, ranging from a state attorney general, state utility commissioners, and communications experts. And at the end of the episode, we pull out the best pieces of advice our guests have given, which may be of special interest to law students and early career folks. environment, energy law, environmental law, public service false full 14 f8876c1e-b218-4dd4-b01a-f6172c81f532 Energy Efficiency is a Win-Win-Win, with Carolyn Conant In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we spoke to Carolyn Conant from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Together with our staff attorney, Madeline Collins, Carolyn discussed the basics of energy efficiency and its intersection with affordability and grid reliability. 

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we spoke to Carolyn Conant from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Together with our staff attorney, Madeline Collins, Carolyn discussed the basics of energy efficiency and its intersection with affordability and grid reliability. 

]]> Energy Efficiency is a Win-Win-Win, with Carolyn Conant State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:26:11 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we spoke to Carolyn Conant from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Together with our staff attorney, Madeline Collins, Carolyn discussed the basics of energy efficiency and its intersection with affordability and grid reliability. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we spoke to Carolyn Conant from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Together with our staff attorney, Madeline Collins, Carolyn discussed the basics of energy efficiency and its intersection with affordability and grid reliability. energy law, energy efficiency, energy equity false full 13 d049e9a0-9c3c-4a32-a627-c3198df85124 ​​​​​Rebuilding After the 2023 Wildfires: Commissioner Yost on Making Hawai’i’s Energy More Affordable and Communities Safer​​​​ In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Commissioner Colin Yost of the  Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission. ​​Together with our legal staff member, Lauren McCrea, ​Commissioner Yost​​​ ​​talks about ​​his agency’s work​​ to protect people and make energy more affordable for ​​Hawaiians​​ in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires​​​.​​​​ 

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]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 15:42:53 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Commissioner Colin Yost of the  Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission. ​​Together with our legal staff member, Lauren McCrea, ​Commissioner Yost​​​ ​​talks about ​​his agency’s work​​ to protect people and make energy more affordable for ​​Hawaiians​​ in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires​​​.​​​​ 

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]]> ​​​​​Rebuilding After the 2023 Wildfires: Commissioner Yost on Making Hawai’i’s Energy More Affordable and Communities Safer​​​​ State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:27:49 We talk to Commissioner Colin Yost of the  Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission. ​​Together with our legal staff member, Lauren McCrea, ​Commissioner Yost​​​ ​​talks about ​​his agency’s work​​ to protect people and make energy more affordable for ​​Hawaiians​​ in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires​​​.​​​​ We talk to Commissioner Colin Yost of the  Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission. ​​Together with our legal staff member, Lauren McCrea, ​Commissioner Yost​​​ ​​talks about ​​his agency’s work​​ to protect people and make energy more affordable for ​​Hawaiians​​ in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires​​​.​​​​ public interest law, wildfires, hawaii, commissions false full 12 6a2b5be8-1010-40a2-85db-bbb74d9d2b55 A Conversation with Washington State AG Nick Brown In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on his career path, his priorities as a recently-elected state AG, and how his office approaches environmental law with a focus on public health, safeguarding clean water, and preserving fish and wildlife in Washington State. We also talk to his office’s Chief of the Environmental Protection Division, Bill Sherman, about the history of the Division, the latest trends in environmental law, and more. 

This episode is part of our What Is a State AG? series,  where we break down the role of state AGs and talk about their significance standing up for the communities they represent. 

This episode contains valuable insights for law students, environmental advocates, and everyone in between who wants to learn more about what AGs are doing to protect people and the environment.

Show Notes: 

]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2025 14:55:49 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on his career path, his priorities as a recently-elected state AG, and how his office approaches environmental law with a focus on public health, safeguarding clean water, and preserving fish and wildlife in Washington State. We also talk to his office’s Chief of the Environmental Protection Division, Bill Sherman, about the history of the Division, the latest trends in environmental law, and more. 

This episode is part of our What Is a State AG? series,  where we break down the role of state AGs and talk about their significance standing up for the communities they represent. 

This episode contains valuable insights for law students, environmental advocates, and everyone in between who wants to learn more about what AGs are doing to protect people and the environment.

Show Notes: 

]]> A Conversation with Washington State AG Nick Brown State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:24:18 We talk to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on his career path, his priorities as a recently-elected state AG, and how his office approaches environmental law with a focus on public health, safeguarding clean water, and preserving fish and wildlife in Washington State. We also talk to his office’s Chief of the Environmental Protection Division, Bill Sherman, about the history of the Division, the latest trends in environmental law, and more. We talk to Washington Attorney General Nick Brown on his career path, his priorities as a recently-elected state AG, and how his office approaches environmental law with a focus on public health, safeguarding clean water, and preserving fish and wildlife in Washington State. We also talk to his office’s Chief of the Environmental Protection Division, Bill Sherman, about the history of the Division, the latest trends in environmental law, and more. law student, environmental law, attorney general false full 11 a999767b-8cf1-4183-825b-a130fbc25f27 The Detail is in the Data: How to Talk about Shared Environmental Concerns with Dana Johnson and Joshua Low In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Dana Johnson, policy advocate, fundraiser, government affairs consultant, and founder of Strategic Movement Collective LLC, and Joshua Low, Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. We discuss polling data and what people think about climate change, along with the importance of connecting to people through storytelling (yes, even in legal practice!). We also do a case study on clean energy: what the data says, how to translate that data into a message, and how to address opposing messages.  

You’ll hear the word “appropriations” in this episode. An appropriation is a law of Congress that delegates budget authority to federal agencies. 

]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:12:23 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Dana Johnson, policy advocate, fundraiser, government affairs consultant, and founder of Strategic Movement Collective LLC, and Joshua Low, Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. We discuss polling data and what people think about climate change, along with the importance of connecting to people through storytelling (yes, even in legal practice!). We also do a case study on clean energy: what the data says, how to translate that data into a message, and how to address opposing messages.  

You’ll hear the word “appropriations” in this episode. An appropriation is a law of Congress that delegates budget authority to federal agencies. 

]]> The Detail is in the Data: How to Talk about Shared Environmental Concerns with Dana Johnson and Joshua Low State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:41:00 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Dana Johnson, policy advocate, fundraiser, government affairs consultant, and founder of Strategic Movement Collective LLC, and Joshua Low, Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. We discuss polling data and what people think about climate change, along with the importance of connecting to people through storytelling (yes, even in legal practice!). We also do a case study on clean energy: what the data says, how to translate that data into a message, and how to address opposing messages. You’ll hear the word “appropriations” in this episode. An appropriation is a law of Congress that delegates budget authority to federal agencies. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we talk to Dana Johnson, policy advocate, fundraiser, government affairs consultant, and founder of Strategic Movement Collective LLC, and Joshua Low, Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. We discuss polling data and what people think about climate change, along with the importance of connecting to people through storytelling (yes, even in legal practice!). We also do a case study on clean energy: what the data says, how to translate that data into a message, and how to address opposing messages. You’ll hear the word “appropriations” in this episode. An appropriation is a law of Congress that delegates budget authority to federal agencies. clean energy, climate communications, environment, messaging, climate, polling false full 10 f003577f-26e6-4224-9c7d-ac2a68d490bd Commissions are Cool! with Carrie Zalewski We talk to Carrie Zalewski, former Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission and current Vice President of Transmission and Electricity Markets at American Clean Power Association. Together with our Regulatory Director, Sean Moriarty, she talks about connecting renewable energy to the grid, the importance of reliability and affordability when it comes to energy, and why state utility commissions are cool. 

You’ll hear the words “PJM” and “MISO” in this episode. These are grid operators. PJM covers all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia in the mid-Atlantic. MISO covers all or parts of 15 central states.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:20:20 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast We talk to Carrie Zalewski, former Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission and current Vice President of Transmission and Electricity Markets at American Clean Power Association. Together with our Regulatory Director, Sean Moriarty, she talks about connecting renewable energy to the grid, the importance of reliability and affordability when it comes to energy, and why state utility commissions are cool. 

You’ll hear the words “PJM” and “MISO” in this episode. These are grid operators. PJM covers all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia in the mid-Atlantic. MISO covers all or parts of 15 central states.

]]> Commissions are Cool! with Carrie Zalewski State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:40:52 We talk to Carrie Zalewski, former Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission and current Vice President of Transmission and Electricity Markets at American Clean Power Association. Together with our Regulatory Director, Sean Moriarty, she talks about connecting renewable energy to the grid, the importance of reliability and affordability when it comes to energy, and why state utility commissions are cool. We talk to Carrie Zalewski, former Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission and current Vice President of Transmission and Electricity Markets at American Clean Power Association. Together with our Regulatory Director, Sean Moriarty, she talks about connecting renewable energy to the grid, the importance of reliability and affordability when it comes to energy, and why state utility commissions are cool. clean energy, energy, transmission, energy law, clean energy law, commissions false full 9 558fcd7b-1e89-4377-8a5d-8238d1646b88 From the Public Service Commission to the Bench: A Conversation with Judge Nazarian Judge Doug Nazarian of the Appellate Court of Maryland speaks with his former law clerk, Kat O’Konski, about career paths in state government and state energy regulation. Together, they discuss Judge Nazarian’s past experience regulating utilities as Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission and his path to the bench, offering unique insights for law students and professionals alike.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:05:48 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast Judge Doug Nazarian of the Appellate Court of Maryland speaks with his former law clerk, Kat O’Konski, about career paths in state government and state energy regulation. Together, they discuss Judge Nazarian’s past experience regulating utilities as Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission and his path to the bench, offering unique insights for law students and professionals alike.

]]> From the Public Service Commission to the Bench: A Conversation with Judge Nazarian State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:40:27 Judge Doug Nazarian of the Appellate Court of Maryland speaks with his former law clerk, Kat O’Konski, about career paths in state government and state energy regulation. Together, they discuss Judge Nazarian’s past experience regulating utilities as Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission and his path to the bench, offering unique insights for law students and professionals alike. Judge Doug Nazarian of the Appellate Court of Maryland speaks with his former law clerk, Kat O’Konski, about career paths in state government and state energy regulation. Together, they discuss Judge Nazarian’s past experience regulating utilities as Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission and his path to the bench, offering unique insights for law students and professionals alike. energy, state utility, clerkship, public utility false full 8 4e749ba7-1613-4c91-9142-9dd604e118ef The Power of Storytelling: How Stories Drive Climate Action In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, Tiernaur Anderson (the Center's former Digital Media Manager) sits down with Director of Storytelling and Engagement at Project Drawdown Matt Scott. Matt shares his personal journey into climate storytelling, inspired by his own life experiences. This episode discusses the transformative role of storytelling in advancing climate solutions and how Project Drawdown’s initiative, Drawdown’s Neighborhood, uses personal narratives to inspire action. Matt emphasizes the importance of uplifting underrepresented voices in the climate space, highlighting stories from Black, Indigenous, and queer communities. This episode also explores how storytelling can empower decision-makers and influence climate policy, especially at the community level.

Legal professionals and advocates will find valuable insights on how they can approach climate justice issues in a way that centers both community voices and actionable policy outcomes. A key takeaway of this episode is that individuals’ stories can be powerful tools in shaping climate policy.

Matt Scott - Visit Project Drawdown’s website to learn more about Matt Scott and his work.

Project Drawdown - Visit Project Drawdown’s website to learn more about their work.

Drawdowns Neighborhood - Learn more about Project Drawdown’s short documentary series, Drawdowns Neighborhood, hosted by Matt Scott.

Pattrn - Learn more about the Weather Channel’s streaming network Pattrn, which Matt discusses during the episode.

Drawdowns Neighborhood San Francisco Bay Area video series - Watch Project Drawdown’s full video series of stories from San Francisco Bay Area climate heroes.

Drawdown, The Book - Check out Project Drawdown’s book on climate solutions.

Global Solutions Diary - Learn more about Project Drawdown’s Global Solutions Diary and how you can get involved and share your story.

What is a State Attorney General - Learn more about State Attorneys General, written by Tiernaur Anderson.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast/the-power-of-storytelling-how-stories-drive-climate-action In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, Tiernaur Anderson (the Center's former Digital Media Manager) sits down with Director of Storytelling and Engagement at Project Drawdown Matt Scott. Matt shares his personal journey into climate storytelling, inspired by his own life experiences. This episode discusses the transformative role of storytelling in advancing climate solutions and how Project Drawdown’s initiative, Drawdown’s Neighborhood, uses personal narratives to inspire action. Matt emphasizes the importance of uplifting underrepresented voices in the climate space, highlighting stories from Black, Indigenous, and queer communities. This episode also explores how storytelling can empower decision-makers and influence climate policy, especially at the community level.

Legal professionals and advocates will find valuable insights on how they can approach climate justice issues in a way that centers both community voices and actionable policy outcomes. A key takeaway of this episode is that individuals’ stories can be powerful tools in shaping climate policy.

Matt Scott - Visit Project Drawdown’s website to learn more about Matt Scott and his work.

Project Drawdown - Visit Project Drawdown’s website to learn more about their work.

Drawdowns Neighborhood - Learn more about Project Drawdown’s short documentary series, Drawdowns Neighborhood, hosted by Matt Scott.

Pattrn - Learn more about the Weather Channel’s streaming network Pattrn, which Matt discusses during the episode.

Drawdowns Neighborhood San Francisco Bay Area video series - Watch Project Drawdown’s full video series of stories from San Francisco Bay Area climate heroes.

Drawdown, The Book - Check out Project Drawdown’s book on climate solutions.

Global Solutions Diary - Learn more about Project Drawdown’s Global Solutions Diary and how you can get involved and share your story.

What is a State Attorney General - Learn more about State Attorneys General, written by Tiernaur Anderson.

]]> The Power of Storytelling: How Stories Drive Climate Action State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:35:28 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, Tiernaur Anderson (the Center's former Digital Media Manager) sits down with Director of Storytelling and Engagement at Project Drawdown Matt Scott. Matt shares his personal journey into climate storytelling, inspired by his own life experiences. This episode discusses the transformative role of storytelling in advancing climate solutions and how Project Drawdown’s initiative, Drawdown’s Neighborhood, uses personal narratives to inspire action. Matt emphasizes the importance of uplifting underrepresented voices in the climate space, highlighting stories from Black, Indigenous, and queer communities. This episode also explores how storytelling can empower decision-makers and influence climate policy, especially at the community level. Legal professionals and advocates will find valuable insights on how they can approach climate justice issues in a way that centers both community voices and actionable policy outcomes. A key takeaway of this episode is that individuals’ stories can be powerful tools in shaping climate policy. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, Tiernaur Anderson (the Center's former Digital Media Manager) sits down with Director of Storytelling and Engagement at Project Drawdown Matt Scott. Matt shares his personal journey into climate storytelling, inspired by his own life experiences. This episode discusses the transformative role of storytelling in advancing climate solutions and how Project Drawdown’s initiative, Drawdown’s Neighborhood, uses personal narratives to inspire action. Matt emphasizes the importance of uplifting underrepresented voices in the climate space, highlighting stories from Black, Indigenous, and queer communities. This episode also explores how storytelling can empower decision-makers and influence climate policy, especially at the community level. Legal professionals and advocates will find valuable insights on how they can approach climate justice issues in a way that centers both community voices and actionable policy outcomes. A key takeaway of this episode is that individuals’ stories can be powerful tools in shaping climate policy. climate change, environment, climate, diversity, environmental justice, environmental law, representation, career, storytelling false full 7 7a881989-55ff-452f-87c7-9d4def4c623d The Art of Storytelling with Journalists Neel Dhanesha and Tik Root
  • Neel Dhanesha - Visit Neel Dhanesha’s website to learn more about his work
  • Tik Root - Visit Tik Root’s website to learn more about his work 
  • Spark Bird - Learn more about the Spark Bird and how it helps fuel a passion for bird watching
  • Coastal Erosion in Louisiana - Read more on the coastal erosion issue in Louisiana that sparked Neel’s interest in Environmental Journalism
  • Citizen Science - Learn how everyday people can make an impact on climate research and other environmental issues
  • Held v. State of Montana - Read up on the youth led climate case and other similar actions being taken
  • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - Learn more about the climate investment the Biden administration made through the Inflation Reduction Act
  • Previous episodes of Recharged - Listen to past episodes of Recharged with the State Impact Center
    • ]]>     Thu, 23 May 2024 15:47:19 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast/the-art-of-storytelling-with-journalists-neel-dhanesha-and-tik-root
  • Neel Dhanesha - Visit Neel Dhanesha’s website to learn more about his work
  • Tik Root - Visit Tik Root’s website to learn more about his work 
  • Spark Bird - Learn more about the Spark Bird and how it helps fuel a passion for bird watching
  • Coastal Erosion in Louisiana - Read more on the coastal erosion issue in Louisiana that sparked Neel’s interest in Environmental Journalism
  • Citizen Science - Learn how everyday people can make an impact on climate research and other environmental issues
  • Held v. State of Montana - Read up on the youth led climate case and other similar actions being taken
  • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - Learn more about the climate investment the Biden administration made through the Inflation Reduction Act
  • Previous episodes of Recharged - Listen to past episodes of Recharged with the State Impact Center
    • ]]>     The Art of Storytelling with Journalists Neel Dhanesha and Tik Root State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:18:05 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we speak with science and climate journalist Neel Dhanesha and Grist senior staff writer Tik Root about how storytelling shapes the way we learn. We take a look at how stories can be used to captivate an audience and convey a message effectively, and we also discuss how storytelling can be used in any field, including law. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we speak with science and climate journalist Neel Dhanesha and Grist senior staff writer Tik Root about how storytelling shapes the way we learn. We take a look at how stories can be used to captivate an audience and convey a message effectively, and we also discuss how storytelling can be used in any field, including law. climate change, nature storytelling, communications, journalism, science writing, storytelling, climate journalism false full 6     7e8280e3-9eeb-449f-9d1c-5b1cea1763b3 Supporting Environmental Justice at State AG Offices: A Conversation with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin
  • Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin - Meet New Jersey’s 62nd Attorney General
  • A Focus on New Mexico’s New Attorney General Raúl Torrez - Listen to our previous episode in the series, a conversation with New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez
  • New Jersey Office of the Attorney General - Learn more about the important work done at New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General
  • New Jersey State Environmental Justice link - Learn more about the critical environmental justice work done throughout the state
  • New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Environmental Justice - Explore how the Attorney General’s office supports and enforces environmental justice throughout the state
  • News from the Attorney General’s office - Read announcements from the attorney general’s office on various actions and cases
  • Careers with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General - Explore all the open positions available with the attorney general’s office
  • Employment Application for the Division of Law - Apply today through the general attorney employment application, welcoming applications on a rolling basis
  • New Jersey Attorney General’s Honors Program - Explore this two-year program that offers recent law school graduates and newly admitted lawyers the opportunity to start their legal careers in public service in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The application process typically opens in early fall and applications are due in October
  • Student Internships - Explore a number of the Department of Law and Safety’s Divisions, which offer unpaid student internships
  • Previous episodes of Recharged - Listen to past episodes of Recharged with the State Impact Center
    • ]]>     Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:13:46 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast/supporting-environmental-justice-at-state-ag-offices-a-conversation-w-new-jersey-ag-matthew-j-platkin
  • Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin - Meet New Jersey’s 62nd Attorney General
  • A Focus on New Mexico’s New Attorney General Raúl Torrez - Listen to our previous episode in the series, a conversation with New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez
  • New Jersey Office of the Attorney General - Learn more about the important work done at New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General
  • New Jersey State Environmental Justice link - Learn more about the critical environmental justice work done throughout the state
  • New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Environmental Justice - Explore how the Attorney General’s office supports and enforces environmental justice throughout the state
  • News from the Attorney General’s office - Read announcements from the attorney general’s office on various actions and cases
  • Careers with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General - Explore all the open positions available with the attorney general’s office
  • Employment Application for the Division of Law - Apply today through the general attorney employment application, welcoming applications on a rolling basis
  • New Jersey Attorney General’s Honors Program - Explore this two-year program that offers recent law school graduates and newly admitted lawyers the opportunity to start their legal careers in public service in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The application process typically opens in early fall and applications are due in October
  • Student Internships - Explore a number of the Department of Law and Safety’s Divisions, which offer unpaid student internships
  • Previous episodes of Recharged - Listen to past episodes of Recharged with the State Impact Center
    • ]]>     Supporting Environmental Justice at State AG Offices: A Conversation with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:24:37 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we invited New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to talk about his role as New Jersey’s chief law enforcement officer. We had the chance to learn more about the environmental justice work his office is doing throughout the state. AG Platkin also discussed his career trajectory, offering advice to law students, as well as upcoming opportunities to join his office’s stellar team. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we invited New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to talk about his role as New Jersey’s chief law enforcement officer. We had the chance to learn more about the environmental justice work his office is doing throughout the state. AG Platkin also discussed his career trajectory, offering advice to law students, as well as upcoming opportunities to join his office’s stellar team. new jersey, public interest law, state attorney general, bethany davis noll, environmental law career, environmental justice, environmental law, matthew platkin, state impact center false full 5     2124695f-35aa-41a1-af38-d1e48dae955c Exploring ESG: A Conversation with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and David Glasgow
  • Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison: Learn more about AG Keith Ellison, Minnesota’s 30th Attorney General
  • David Glasgow: Learn more about the David Glasgow, the Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law
  • Environmental, and Social, and Governance…Oh My!: Listen to our previous episode on ESG with former Maryland AG Brian Frosh
  • Letter on DEI Practices at Fortune 100 Companies: Read the letter from twenty one AGs on DEI practices, refuting claims that those practices may be unlawful
  • Letter Urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to Address Greenwashing: Read the comments from sixteen AGs asking the FTC to update their guidance on the use of environmental marketing claims
  • MN AG Lawsuit against Reynolds Bag Co.: Read about AG Ellison’s lawsuit targeting deceptive marketing around recyclability claims from the Reynolds Company on their trash bags
  • “Break the Wheel”: Read AG Ellison’s book recounting accounting the Derek Chauvin trial and examining the cyclical nature of police violence
  • House Financial Services Committee Hearing: Listen to a the House committee hearing on ESG with AG Ellison testifying
  • Civil Rights Act of 1964: Read civil rights legislation from the 1960s, considered the foundation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices
  • Supreme Court Decision on Students for Fair Admissions Case: Read the recent decision by the Supreme Court on affirmative action
  • Letter Calling on Congress to Defend Consideration of ESG Factors: Read the letter from 18 AGs, led by MN AG Keith Ellison and AZ AG Kris Mayes, urging congress to not prohibit fund managers from incorporating ESG factors in their investment strategy
    • ]]>     Tue, 5 Dec 2023 16:04:46 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast/you-cant-spell-esg-without-dei
  • Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison: Learn more about AG Keith Ellison, Minnesota’s 30th Attorney General
  • David Glasgow: Learn more about the David Glasgow, the Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law
  • Environmental, and Social, and Governance…Oh My!: Listen to our previous episode on ESG with former Maryland AG Brian Frosh
  • Letter on DEI Practices at Fortune 100 Companies: Read the letter from twenty one AGs on DEI practices, refuting claims that those practices may be unlawful
  • Letter Urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to Address Greenwashing: Read the comments from sixteen AGs asking the FTC to update their guidance on the use of environmental marketing claims
  • MN AG Lawsuit against Reynolds Bag Co.: Read about AG Ellison’s lawsuit targeting deceptive marketing around recyclability claims from the Reynolds Company on their trash bags
  • “Break the Wheel”: Read AG Ellison’s book recounting accounting the Derek Chauvin trial and examining the cyclical nature of police violence
  • House Financial Services Committee Hearing: Listen to a the House committee hearing on ESG with AG Ellison testifying
  • Civil Rights Act of 1964: Read civil rights legislation from the 1960s, considered the foundation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices
  • Supreme Court Decision on Students for Fair Admissions Case: Read the recent decision by the Supreme Court on affirmative action
  • Letter Calling on Congress to Defend Consideration of ESG Factors: Read the letter from 18 AGs, led by MN AG Keith Ellison and AZ AG Kris Mayes, urging congress to not prohibit fund managers from incorporating ESG factors in their investment strategy
    • ]]>     Exploring ESG: A Conversation with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and David Glasgow State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:34:00 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center we speak with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and David Glasgow, Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU about ESG (short for Environmental, Social, and Governance) and how it connects with DEI (short for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Their conversation discusses the connections between these terms and explores how communities and advocates can be affected by practices and pushback related to ESG and DEI. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center we speak with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and David Glasgow, Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU about ESG (short for Environmental, Social, and Governance) and how it connects with DEI (short for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Their conversation discusses the connections between these terms and explores how communities and advocates can be affected by practices and pushback related to ESG and DEI. david glasgow, public interest law, dei, environmental social governance, environmental law, keith ellison, attorney general, minnesota attorney general, esg false full 4     6820f177-d5f5-430e-a701-4d97c3cb2a87 A Focus on New Mexico’s New Attorney General Raúl Torrez
  • Profile Page: Meet New Mexico’s new attorney general
  • What is a State AG? Resource: Learn more about the role of the state AG and what inspired this podcast series
  • Mission & Vision for New Mexico: Read more about AG Torrez’s vision for New Mexico
  • Press Releases: Gain insight into the cases and work New Mexico's new attorney general, AG Raúl Torrez, has been involved in 
  • Deeper Dive into AG Raúl Torrez: Read this 2018 article on then District Attorney Torrez as he recounts his first case, his background, and his passion for the work 
    • ]]>     Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:03:12 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast/episode-3-new-mexico-ag-torrez
  • Profile Page: Meet New Mexico’s new attorney general
  • What is a State AG? Resource: Learn more about the role of the state AG and what inspired this podcast series
  • Mission & Vision for New Mexico: Read more about AG Torrez’s vision for New Mexico
  • Press Releases: Gain insight into the cases and work New Mexico's new attorney general, AG Raúl Torrez, has been involved in 
  • Deeper Dive into AG Raúl Torrez: Read this 2018 article on then District Attorney Torrez as he recounts his first case, his background, and his passion for the work 
    • ]]>     A Focus on New Mexico’s New Attorney General Raúl Torrez State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:32:12 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center we begin a series that will help us answer the question: What is a State AG? To help us kick off the series, we invited New Mexico’s 32nd State Attorney General, Raúl Torrez to speak with our ED, Bethany Davis Noll. Their conversation covers AG Torrez’s extensive background, his advice for people interested in public service, and his priorities for his state. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center we begin a series that will help us answer the question: What is a State AG? To help us kick off the series, we invited New Mexico’s 32nd State Attorney General, Raúl Torrez to speak with our ED, Bethany Davis Noll. Their conversation covers AG Torrez’s extensive background, his advice for people interested in public service, and his priorities for his state. public interest law, state attorney general, bethany davis noll, law careers, new mexico, environmental law, new mexico attorney general, raul torrez, state impact center false full 3     a0b4ceb6-ef49-4945-91b3-fabbf2882035 Environmental, and Social, and Governance...Oh My!
  • ESG Investing: How the Securities and Exchange Commission defines ESG in investing
  • The National Association of Attorneys General Has a Unique Opportunity to Demystify ESG Investing: Kathleen Morris’ blog post on the relationship state AGs have with ESG factors
  • State Impact Center website: Explore more resources and information on the work of state AGs in the environmental, climate, and energy space
  • TX AG Ken Paxton Press Release on Volkswagen and Audi: Press release from the TX AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for violating state environmental laws
  • MD AG Brian Frosh Press Release on Volkswagen: Press release from the former MD AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for violating state environmental laws
  • MD AG Brian Frosh Press Release on JUUL: Press release from the former MD AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for marketing their products to directly to children
  • 2023 STATEHOUSE REPORT: Right-Wing Attacks on the Freedom to Invest Responsibly Falter in Legislatures: A report identifying legislation by states to limit the use of ESG factors in decision making
  • Brian Frosh and Nancy Kopp Op-Ed: A closer look at the financial harms to cities and states caused by passing anti-ESG legislation
  • ESG Part I: An Examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices with Attorneys General: Full video of the committee hearing on ESG in investing
  • Florida Anti-ESG Law: Check out this reporting on Florida’s anti-ESG law
  • Climate Change in the American Mind: A collection of surveys and studies by the Yale Program on Climate Change and Communication that examine how and what people think about climate change
    • ]]>     Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:59:58 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (State Energy & Environmental Impact Center) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast/episode-2-environment-and-social-and-governance-oh-my
  • ESG Investing: How the Securities and Exchange Commission defines ESG in investing
  • The National Association of Attorneys General Has a Unique Opportunity to Demystify ESG Investing: Kathleen Morris’ blog post on the relationship state AGs have with ESG factors
  • State Impact Center website: Explore more resources and information on the work of state AGs in the environmental, climate, and energy space
  • TX AG Ken Paxton Press Release on Volkswagen and Audi: Press release from the TX AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for violating state environmental laws
  • MD AG Brian Frosh Press Release on Volkswagen: Press release from the former MD AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for violating state environmental laws
  • MD AG Brian Frosh Press Release on JUUL: Press release from the former MD AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for marketing their products to directly to children
  • 2023 STATEHOUSE REPORT: Right-Wing Attacks on the Freedom to Invest Responsibly Falter in Legislatures: A report identifying legislation by states to limit the use of ESG factors in decision making
  • Brian Frosh and Nancy Kopp Op-Ed: A closer look at the financial harms to cities and states caused by passing anti-ESG legislation
  • ESG Part I: An Examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices with Attorneys General: Full video of the committee hearing on ESG in investing
  • Florida Anti-ESG Law: Check out this reporting on Florida’s anti-ESG law
  • Climate Change in the American Mind: A collection of surveys and studies by the Yale Program on Climate Change and Communication that examine how and what people think about climate change
    • ]]>     Environmental, and Social, and Governance...Oh My! State Energy & Environmental Impact Center 00:26:33 In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center we take a closer look into the acronym ESG, short for environmental, social, and governance. Our Executive Director Bethany Davis Noll is joined by former Maryland AG Brian Frosh to discuss how necessary ESG factors are to the financial wellbeing of companies and consumers, as well as highlighting the harm to communities caused by ignoring this data. In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center we take a closer look into the acronym ESG, short for environmental, social, and governance. Our Executive Director Bethany Davis Noll is joined by former Maryland AG Brian Frosh to discuss how necessary ESG factors are to the financial wellbeing of companies and consumers, as well as highlighting the harm to communities caused by ignoring this data. environmental, esg factors, public interest law, law, social, policy, investing, environmental law, climate investing, governance, attorney general, esg false full 2     3a8a9ec2-fac3-46e9-ae9c-6c5bccfbe493 Advice to Thrive By
  • Book link: Portia Allen-Kyle’s new book, Advice to Thrive By
  • Speaker bios: Take a closer look at our speaker and student panel
  • Presentation material: Portia Allen-Kyle outlines different portions of her book
  • Student webpage: A resource for all current and aspiring environmental and public interest lawyers
  • Newsletter sign up: Our bi-weekly newsletter keeps you up to date on actions by state attorneys general and notable developments on clean energy, climate and environmental matters
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    • ]]>     Thu, 25 May 2023 13:31:42 +0000 stateimpactcenter@nyu.edu (Jasmine Elbekraoui, Carlos Minaya, Samantha Blend, Fatima Ibraheim, Portia Allen-Kyle, Bethany Davis Noll, Tatiana Zapata) https://stateimpactcenter.org/news-events/podcast/episode-1-advice-to-thrive-by
  • Book link: Portia Allen-Kyle’s new book, Advice to Thrive By
  • Speaker bios: Take a closer look at our speaker and student panel
  • Presentation material: Portia Allen-Kyle outlines different portions of her book
  • Student webpage: A resource for all current and aspiring environmental and public interest lawyers
  • Newsletter sign up: Our bi-weekly newsletter keeps you up to date on actions by state attorneys general and notable developments on clean energy, climate and environmental matters
  • Event sign up: Subscribe and get invitations to upcoming events
    • ]]>     Advice to Thrive By Jasmine Elbekraoui, Carlos Minaya, Samantha Blend, Fatima Ibraheim, Portia Allen-Kyle, Bethany Davis Noll, Tatiana Zapata 00:56:13 In this episode we share a conversation we had with Portia Allen-Kyle, a civil rights attorney and public policy expert, whose new book, Advice to Thrive By: How to Use Your Résumé and Cover Letter to Build Your Brand and Launch a Dynamic Public Interest Career, gives law students and new attorneys the tools needed to build their professional development strategy. Helping build a deep bench of attorneys committed to public interest work is one of the many focus areas of the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center. In this episode we share a conversation we had with Portia Allen-Kyle, a civil rights attorney and public policy expert, whose new book, Advice to Thrive By: How to Use Your Résumé and Cover Letter to Build Your Brand and Launch a Dynamic Public Interest Career, gives law students and new attorneys the tools needed to build their professional development strategy. Helping build a deep bench of attorneys committed to public interest work is one of the many focus areas of the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center. law school, public interest law, law student, public interest career, book talk, career advice, law career false full 1