Photo by Tony Messenger, Post Dispatch By Elyse Schaeffer & Maxine Gill, MCE Policy Coordinators Missouri Coalition for the Environment has a proud history of advocating for and participating in civilian oversight of government and private operations. We monitor the Department of Natural Resources’ regulatory actions, testify at Public Service Commission hearings about utility issues,…
Read MoreDeadly Heat from Climate Change
By Elyse Schaeffer Monday, June 23, 2025 was the third consecutive day in St. Louis where temperatures were over 90 degrees and the heat index was more than 100 degrees with humidity. Our community saw first hand how dangerous these conditions can be when Shauna Thomas, a 55 year old woman, was found dead in…
Read MoreThe Budget Bill, The Environment, and MCE
By Maxine Gill, MCE Policy Coordinator On Tuesday, Vice President J.D. Vance stepped in to tie-break a 50-50 vote split on the Senate’s version of the President Trump and Republican legislator-driven budget reconciliation bill. Today, the bill faces a vote in the House. The budget bill has gained national attention for the estimated $3.3 trillion…
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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
By Christen Commuso, Policy Specialist As many of you know, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) expansion bill that we have worked on for several years was included in the GOP’s big budget bill, which has already passed in the Senate. I would like to acknowledge Senator Hawley for keeping his promise to our national RECA Working…
Read MoreExtreme Urban Heat Policy Action
It’s confirmed: Summer of 2024 was the hottest summer in recorded history, second only to 2023. While we enjoy the coming of spring, we must also prepare for the increasingly dangerous temperatures in store. MCE is doing so by creating a policy plan that will aim to help protect city of St. Louis residents from…
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A Letter from our Member, Dana Ripper
by Dana Ripper and Maxine Gill, MCE Policy Coordinator On Thursday May 29, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources hosted a public hearing discussing seven proposed poultry CAFOs in Lawrence and Newton counties. Missourians from across the state who strongly opposed these CAFOs gathered at the Pierce City High School Gymnasium to make their voices…
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