Nov 07, 2023
In the Eye of a Storm
The climate crisis is here. That means we must not only focus on how to prevent future climate impacts but also on how to preserve life and prevent damage to our homes, neighborhoods, and cities today. Here’s how.
Campaign: Climate resiliency
Nov 02, 2023
A Cool Place in the Neighborhood
On a small triangle of land between Bennington and Lawrence Streets stand picnic tables, corrugated metal beds bursting with flowers, and trees in planters of hot pink, lemon yellow, and royal blue. It’s an uplifting treat in this Lawrence, Massachusetts, neighborhood and a considerable contrast to what stood here before – a jumble of parked cars… Continue reading A Cool Place in the Neighborhood
Nov 01, 2023
Utilities Need to Do Their Part to Prepare for Climate Change
Utility companies are not preparing for the cost of climate change-fueled weather, and consumers are paying for it.
Oct 20, 2023
Urban Forests are Great for People and the Planet – Here’s How to Help Them Thrive
Urban forests have health and climate benefits. But many communities struggle with nurturing and maintaining them. We looked at solutions to help urban forests grow.
Oct 20, 2023
Urban Forests: Advancing Climate Resiliency and Health through Urban Forestry
CLF identified common challenges and barriers, best practices, and gaps in research in order to develop a strategy for accelerating urban forestry efforts in New England.
Aug 04, 2023
6 Ways Urban Trees Benefit Our Climate and Health
Here are six ways that urban forestry can help our communities if we choose to invest in it.
Aug 03, 2023
As storms become more damaging, a debate grows over who should pay to get the lights back on
“We want the companies to take a hard look at their infrastructure,” said Epke, “and make sure that they are doing things such that the system is ready for the coming and current impacts of climate change, and do so in a fiscally responsible way.”
Jul 27, 2023
Mass. Utilities Charging Customers for Storm Cleanup
“Allowing these companies to keep charging customers for storm cleanup over and over is an outrage,” said Johannes Epke, CLF. “It should be up to the utilities to make their infrastructure resilient to the frequent, climate-driven storms we’re seeing more and more. It’s time to change state rules that allow these companies to pass the bill on to Massachusetts families and businesses and hold utilities responsible instead.”
Jul 12, 2023
A Summer of Climate Extremes
Around New England and around the country, the summer of 2023 was a summer of extreme weather.
Jul 06, 2023
What Is Climate Justice?
Climate justice is about recognizing that climate impacts, such as extended heat waves, stronger winds, and intense rainstorms, disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It calls for urgent action to prevent further harm and ensure equitable access to clean energy solutions, prioritizing historically marginalized communities for a sustainable and fair future.
