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October 2023
ELQ – Blurb Student Info Session
Every year ELQ publishes an annual review issue, which includes several types of written work by students. These include BLURBS. Blurbs are brief pieces of about 10 pages which focus on recent cases and other updates from the environmental law space. There is no class you need to enroll in to write a blurb. You will receive assistance along the way from the ELQ team, and also be provided suggestions for topics. This is a great opportunity to get published in…
Find out more about ELQ – Blurb Student Info SessionELQ – Blurb Student Info Session
Every year ELQ publishes an annual review issue, which includes several types of written work by students. These include BLURBS. Blurbs are brief pieces of about 10 pages which focus on recent cases and other updates from the environmental law space. There is no class you need to enroll in to write a blurb. You will receive assistance along the way from the ELQ team, and also be provided suggestions for topics. This is a great opportunity to get published in…
Find out more about ELQ – Blurb Student Info SessionLunch & Learn: Unpacking Recent California Climate and Water Legislation
Join the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment for a Lunch & Learn webinar on October 25th at 1:00 p.m. We will discuss recent water bills, key climate legislation, and the new law on climate risk disclosure. Bring any questions you may have! Register for the webinar here: https://berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ky1wi2GQaWe1wR5kMH0eQ#/registration Panelists: Ethan Elkind, Director, Climate Program, CLEE Dave Jones, Director, Climate Risk Initiative, CLEE Nell Green Nylen, Senior Research Fellow, Wheeler Water Institute, CLEE Moderator: Louise Bedsworth (Moderator), Executive Director, Center…
Find out more about Lunch & Learn: Unpacking Recent California Climate and Water LegislationPathways to Public Interest: Social Impact in Legal Careers
Calling all Berkeley Law students aiming to make a difference! Join us for an evening with Rica Garcia, Environmental Justice Clinical Fellow at Stanford, and Tony LoPresti, County Counsel for Santa Clara, as they share insights on making a meaningful impact through your legal career. The night will begin with mingling and refreshments, followed by enlightening talks and a Q&A session. Location: UC Berkeley Faculty Club - Heyns Room Space is limited - RSVP here! Hosted by the Center for Law, Energy &…
Find out more about Pathways to Public Interest: Social Impact in Legal CareersNovember 2023
[Webinar] Methane Webinar Series: Reducing Methane Emissions from Abandoned Coal Mines
As both the United States (U.S.) and China are transitioning from coal, a large number of coal mines are being left abandoned. These abandoned mines are a significant source of methane - a potent greenhouse gas. Although reducing methane emissions from abandoned coal mines presents difficulties, the benefits of addressing this issue are significant: slowing near-term climate change, diversifying energy sources, revitalizing the local economy, as well as alleviating health and environmental hazards. As two large economies, the U.S. and…
Find out more about [Webinar] Methane Webinar Series: Reducing Methane Emissions from Abandoned Coal MinesEnvironmental & Energy Law Career Fair
Join us for CLEE's 2023 Environmental & Energy Career Fair & Reception! Visit with practitioners from private practice, the public sector, and public interest organizations to learn about career pathways in this wide-ranging sector. This event will be held at the Bancroft Hotel.
Find out more about Environmental & Energy Law Career FairBERC Law Spring Class Registration Panel
Thinking about what classes to take next semester? Deciding between an energy/environmental class and another doctrinal? Join BERC Law for a student panel about class registration on Wednesday, Nov. 8th from 12:50 pm - 2 pm in Room 130. We'll hear from students about classes they've taken and why they chose them. We will also talk about Spring '24 environmental and energy class offerings for 1Ls and LLMs. Lunch provided with RSVP! Sign up here.
Find out more about BERC Law Spring Class Registration PanelEnvironmental Law Clinic Teach-in on the Power of Student Environmental Activism
Join the Environmental Law Clinic for an event on engaging in meaningful climate and environmental justice advocacy at UC Berkeley and beyond. The event will feature current Berkeley Law student Ami Shirriff, and recent UC Berkeley graduate Mackenzie Feldman. Ami is a 3L who has engaged in climate advocacy and environmental justice work as a participant in BLAST Hawaii, co-leader for BLAST Alaska, and co-leader of the Food Justice Project. Mackenzie is a recent Berkeley alum and Founder of Re:…
Find out more about Environmental Law Clinic Teach-in on the Power of Student Environmental ActivismLunch & Learn: Climate Policy and the Inflation Reduction Act
Join us for a special lunch & learn to delve into the trajectory of climate policy after the Inflation Reduction Act. What effects has the IRA had and what do we expect down the road? How is it affecting regulatory initiatives by EPA and the states? Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the IRA’s ongoing implementation, broader impacts of the largest climate spending legislation in U.S. history, and what it means for our future. Date and Location: …
Find out more about Lunch & Learn: Climate Policy and the Inflation Reduction ActLunch & Learn: Getting to Implementation: The Status of Local Climate Action in California
California’s local governments play a pivotal role in shaping the State’s transition to a decarbonized economy. However, jurisdictions across the state have varying levels of success in implementing climate policies and programs. Join us on Zoom on November 28th to learn about the findings from a statewide survey of local government climate action conducted by CLEE, the Institute for Local Government(opens in a new tab), and Next 10(opens in a new tab). Report co-author and CLEE fellow Hanna Payne will discuss the…
Find out more about Lunch & Learn: Getting to Implementation: The Status of Local Climate Action in CaliforniaEvents are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, contact the organizer of the event. Advance notice is kindly requested.
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