Senate Passes the Inflation Reduction Act: Major Climate Wins
Written by Josh Jay, Summer Policy Intern President Biden signed The Inflation Reduction Act into law on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, and there is much to be thankful for in the MCE community! After weeks of negotiations, the Senate passed the bill through the reconciliation process, reducing the number of votes needed from 60 to…
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Talking Points for DNR’s Ozone Transport Rule Hearing
This Thursday, July 28th at 9 AM the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding a public hearing to discuss Missouri’s proposed State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reduce interstate ozone pollution in compliance with the EPA’s proposed Ozone Transport Rule. Missouri’s proposal does not adequately evaluate or address harmful ozone pollution generated in Missouri…
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MCE Seeks Candidates for Our Board of Directors
The Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) is seeking nominees to join our dedicated board of directors to further our mission of educating, organizing, and advocating in defense of Missouri’s people and their environment. Board Member Expectations The total time commitment varies based on your level of engagement with MCE. Most board members average 4-5…
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MCE’s On the Move
We are excited to announce that we have moved back to the Loop at 725 Kingsland Ave., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63130! This is a return to a neighborhood that we had been in for many years. The new space will allow us to better connect with the community to accomplish our mission. The…
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The History Behind MCE
Fifty-two years ago, Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) began working in St. Louis as the region’s first independent citizens’ group. MCE’s work was born through the St. Louis Conference on the Environment at the Missouri Botanical Garden, which connected a group of like-minded individuals who all aimed to protect the environment. MCE addresses a…
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