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Environment at a Crossroads: Can States Lead as the Feds Retreat?

Cambridge, MA, United States
Apr 21, 2025
Onye Dike
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Published March 7th, 2025
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Published Mar 7, 25

Summary

Join the Belfer Center for an Energy Policy Seminar featuring Basil Seggos, exploring the role of state leaders in environmental protection amidst federal retreat. This hybrid event will include a Q&A session and a buffet-style lunch.

Details

Location
Cambridge, MA, United States & Online
Date
April 21st, 2025
Type
In Person & Online
Website
Registration
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Event Overview

The seminar titled "Environment at a Crossroads: Can States Lead as the Feds Retreat?" will take place on April 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Rubenstein Building, David T. Ellwood Democracy Lab, Room 414AB in Cambridge, MA. This event is organized by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and will also be accessible via Zoom.

Key Discussion Points

Basil Seggos, a partner at the law firm Foley Hoag and former Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will lead the discussion. He will address the challenges and opportunities for state leaders to act as a bulwark for environmental protection in light of recent federal policy shifts. The seminar will include a Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with the speaker.

Registration and Accessibility

Attendance requires an RSVP, and a Harvard University ID is necessary for in-person participation. However, the event is open to all via Zoom. The seminar will be recorded and made available on the Belfer Center's YouTube channel for those who register. For accessibility inquiries, attendees can contact Liz Hanlon at [email protected].

This event promises to be a significant discussion on the evolving landscape of environmental policy and the critical role of state governance in addressing climate challenges.


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Onye Dike is a staff writer at Net Zero Compare.