CLF Negotiates Cool Solution to Get Kendall Power Plant Out of Hot Water (And To Get Hot Water Out of Kendall Power Plant)

Feb 2, 2011 at 6:53pm by  | Bio |  1 Comment »

Today marks a new milestone for CLF in our efforts to clean up the lower Charles River. A new water quality permit was issued for the GenOn Kendall (formerly Mirant Kendall) natural gas facility owned by GenOn Energy on the Cambridge side of the Longfellow Bridge in Boston. read more..

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Posted in: Clean Energy & Climate Change, Clean Water & Healthy Forests, Massachusetts

What LePage’s “reforms” mean for Maine parents

Feb 1, 2011 at 4:04pm by  | Bio |  1 Comment »

There are many things about Governor LePage regulatory “reform” proposals that could impact the quality of my family’s life here in Maine, from developing the North Woods to loosening restrictions on dirty air emissions. read more..

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Posted in: Clean Energy & Climate Change, Clean Water & Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice, Maine

Four Fish: A thought-provoking look into the fish we catch, the fish we eat, and why

Feb 1, 2011 at 3:16pm by  | Bio |  Leave a Comment

With all the work we do heading up the front lines of environmental advocacy, it's pretty common to see CLF in the news. read more..

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Posted in: Ocean Conservation

NSTAR Leaves Green Power Customers in the Dark about Premiums

Feb 1, 2011 at 11:04am by  | Bio |  1 Comment »

NSTAR Green 100 customers got a rude shock last week when a notice from the utility informed them, without any explanation, that their green power premiums would be going up by more than 300 percent in March. read more..

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Posted in: Clean Energy & Climate Change, Massachusetts

Help Keep New Hampshire on Track

Jan 28, 2011 at 5:56pm by  | Bio |  4 Comments »

It's unfortunate that days after the State of the Union Address, in which President Obama emphasized the value of building a high speed rail network for the nation, New Hampshire's legislature will be considering a bill that could send the Granite State off the rails. read more..

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Posted in: Action Alerts, Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice, New Hampshire

ACTION ALERT: Tell the EPA you support new fuel economy and pollutions standards for trucks and buses!

Jan 28, 2011 at 5:34pm by  | Bio |  2 Comments »

With just one click of your mouse, you can help save 500 million barrels of oil, cut 250 million metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, and produce $41 billion in net economic benefits. read more..

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Posted in: Action Alerts, Clean Energy & Climate Change

Closing in on the North Pole – to tell the Climate Story

Jan 28, 2011 at 4:25pm by  | Bio |  Leave a Comment

We have previously written about CLF friend Leslie Harroun trying to blog her way to the North Pole so she can tell the climate story. read more..

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Posted in: Clean Energy & Climate Change

Support Vermont’s effort to stop ATVs in their tracks!

Jan 27, 2011 at 4:32pm by  | Bio |  4 Comments »

Since the Douglas Administration’s controversial 2009 rule allowing ATV use on state lands, CLF and a coalition of citizens and partner organizations have been fighting to restore protection of state lands from the environmental damage and public safety risks posed by expanded ATV use. read more..

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Posted in: Action Alerts, Clean Water & Healthy Forests, Vermont

Thank You, Mr. Secretary

Jan 27, 2011 at 2:31pm by  | Bio |  Leave a Comment

In New England the issue of fisheries management is a serious topic as it involves serious questions of science, economics, healthy ecosystems, an iconic part of New England's culture and the very real issue of many people's livelihoods. read more..

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Posted in: Ocean Conservation, Uncategorized

Freezing weather and chilly commuters highlight need for MBTA investments

Jan 27, 2011 at 12:21pm by  | Bio |  1 Comment »

MBTA General Manager Richard Davey likes to say “We’re only as good as our last rush hour,’’ and by that standard the T is not doing very well right now. read more..

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Posted in: Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice, Massachusetts

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