Oct 17, 2022
No more excuses: New England’s power grid operator needs to bring renewables online
But if history is any guide, we shouldn’t hold our breath for ISO-New England to take climate change seriously.
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Oct 17, 2022
In federal court, environmental groups challenge Bow coal plant’s cooling systems
The lawsuit, brought by the Sierra Club and the Conservation Law Foundation, is a citizen’s enforcement case under the Clean Water Act, which turns 50 this week.
Oct 14, 2022
RI Supreme Court Denies Block Island Marina Expansion
“Today’s decision is a major victory for Block Island,” said CLF attorney James Crowley. “The Great Salt Pond is one of the state’s pristine environmental gems, and this huge proposed expansion of the marina would permanently scar it. After almost two decades, this should be the end of the expansion effort.”
Oct 06, 2022
Take Action: Tell NOAA You Support New Rules to Protect Right Whales
In 2022, a one-month-old right whale calf died when hit by a sportfishing boat off the coast of Florida. The calf’s mom, named “Infinity,” was also struck and is believed to have perished. The strike forced the captain to seek out a landing to get his passengers to safety – managing to get his boat onto… Continue reading Take Action: Tell NOAA You Support New Rules to Protect Right Whales
Oct 05, 2022
Three Hot Tips to Help the Ocean Cool Down
Why is our ocean overheating? The main is that it is working overtime to protect us. An overheating ocean spells bad news for marine life and humans. But we can help. Here’s ho
Oct 05, 2022
We Must Protect and Restore Nature to Address the Climate Crisis
Restoring nature is one of the best tools we have for tackling the climate crisis. That means we all have a stake in protecting our wetlands and coastal ecosystems.
Oct 04, 2022
New Hampshire’s Ten-Year Energy Strategy Misses the Mark
The plan ignores the role state policy plays in spiking electricity costs while calling for more polluting natural gas.
Sep 28, 2022
Cleaner Trucks are Critical for New England’s Health and Climate
Slashing polluting emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is a critical part of our climate fight.
Sep 25, 2022
Opinion/Brown: 17 years and still waiting for fixes to New England power grid
To fight climate change we need a strong and committed power grid operator that makes cleaning up our energy mix its first priority.
Sep 22, 2022
Manchin ‘Side Deal’ Would Roll Back Bedrock Environmental Protections
“This bill is a thinly veiled attempt to shut out community input and roll back bedrock environmental protections like the Clean Water Act and the National Environmental Policy Act — effectively green-lighting scores of bad fossil fuel projects and stymying the just and clean energy transition President Biden says he supports,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell.
