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, local action can accelerate this transition. Learn why investing in electric buses is essential for a cleaner, safer future.
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 environment. But that pollution is not inevitable. We know where much of it comes from, we know how it spreads, and we have tools to… Continue reading CLF Wins Key Victory Against PFAS Pollution in Manchester
In Massachusetts’ first lawsuit challenging a data center expansion, Lowell residents are fighting a state permit that would allow more diesel pollution near homes, parks, and a school. The case also challenges a process that let the company operating the facility move ahead before residents had a fair chance to be heard.
After years of funding shortfalls and service cuts, Rhode Island riders and advocates won a major victory. The state’s new budget closes RIPTA’s projected gap, prevents another round of cuts, and invests in paratransit, bus shelters, and cleaner buses – putting public transit on firmer ground for the year ahead.
For too long, the way Massachusetts approved energy projects failed to fully consider what communities already live with before adding new infrastructure. New energy siting rules taking effect July 1 mark a major step toward a fairer process. CLF and our partners helped win these reforms so residents have more say and decision-makers take a fuller look before approving major projects.
In most states, bottle return programs don’t cover wine bottles. So, our options for recycling them are limited. That means they end up mixed with trash or littering our communities. But there’s a simple solution: expand bottle bills.
Lead poisoning remains a hidden danger in homes, pipes, and soil across New England. The good news? It’s 100% preventable. Learn the facts about lead exposure – and how we can protect families from this toxic threat once and for all.
After years of organizing, New Bedford residents won a major victory: the Board of Health rejected a massive waste transfer station that threatened public health and piled pollution onto already overburdened neighborhoods. Their persistence shows the power of community to stop harmful projects — and win environmental justice.
How does your state stack up in this report card? Could your elected officials be doing more to cut litter and keep bottles out of landfills?
Springfield residents have spent 14+ years fighting a polluting biomass plant backed by expired permits and legal loopholes. Despite multiple court victories, the battle continues as developers push outdated paperwork. This is a story of environmental justice, community resilience, and the demand to finally end the Franken-permit once and for all.
