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September 29, 2026	From Wonder to Warning: Why Protections for Right Whales Matter Elizabeth Etrie A whale watch trip served as a reminder of whales' majesty and vulnerability.
September 28, 2026	Dirty, Unregulated Industrial Salmon Farms Put Our Waters at Risk Chelsea Kendall Maine's coastal waters need more protection from polluting industrial fish farms.
September 23, 2026	Talking Trash: The Truth About Landfills Pam Reynolds Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.
September 22, 2026	Nashua Takes a Step Toward Better Sidewalks Marina Vaz Nashua residents helped secure $100,000 in dedicated sidewalk funding, a meaningful first step toward safer, more accessible ways to get around the city.
September 18, 2026	Case by Case: CLF is Challenging Trump in Court Kate Sinding Daly Despite Donald Trump's sometimes hourly flip-flopping, his overall objective is clear: He wants to centralize power in the executive branch while dismantling an imagined “deep state.” His actions are hurting...
September 18, 2026	All Landfills Can Leak, and Our Health and Environment Pay the Toxic Price Kirstie Pecci All landfills leak – some over time and some from day one of operation – leaching toxic chemicals into the ground and the water supply. Despite state and federal regulation,...
September 10, 2026	The Truth About Electric Buses: From Challenges to Benefits Adilson González Morales Electric buses are transforming public transit with cleaner air, quieter streets, and lower long-term costs. From Boston to Burlington, communities benefit from healthier rides and reliable service. Despite federal setbacks,...
September 9, 2026	Funding “Nature for All” in Massachusettts Sarah White The Question 6 ballot measure would protect Massachusetts' natural spaces.
September 9, 2026	Five Good News Stories About Climate Change in 2026 Pam Reynolds There’s no denying that powerful actors (or countries) have stepped away from their responsibility to the planet. But it’s not all bad news. There are some surprisingly positive developments afoot...
September 8, 2026	CLF Wins Key Victory Against PFAS Pollution in Manchester Adilson González Morales Manchester, like many cities and towns, has a PFAS problem. These toxic “forever chemicals” move through the city’s wastewater system and into the Merrimack River, the air, and the surrounding...