Although the State made some corrections to its climate model as a result of the concerns CLF raised in this lawsuit, this decision means the public can’t legally challenge the Agency’s review. This lack of accountability is troubling.
Conservation Law Foundation has opposed the State of Vermont’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by CLF to hold the Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources accountable after she failed to ensure the state is on track to reduce climate-damaging emissions.
As Governor-elect Kelley Ayotte prepares for office, she has an opportunity to tackle challenges facing the health of our communities and environment.
Conservation Law Foundation filed a lawsuit against Vermont’s Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources for not fulfilling her legal obligations under the Global Warming Solutions Act, which is critical for keeping the State on track to reduce harmful emissions contributing to climate change.
The Vermont Secretary of Natural Resources’ deficient implementation of the state’s climate law is thwarting our collective opportunity to act urgently.
Air pollution across the United States is getting worse. Why? Because of our planet’s warming atmosphere.
Climate anxiety can be an isolating feeling. But the good news is, you’re not alone – and there are ways to find hope even when it might feel like there’s none left.
“The DPU absolutely came to the right conclusion here: dangerous, polluting fossil fuel gas and so-called renewable natural gas are not the future of heating,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “It will take huge investments to make this transition, and we cannot increase the burden on low- and moderate-income families in the process. We still have a lot of work to do to reach our climate and emissions goals, but today’s order puts us on the right path for years to come.”
“Governor Healey’s commitment to transparency around the state’s climate goals is a much-needed change of pace from the previous administration,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “The data shows that we are clearly missing the mark in some critical areas, and it’s so important that we do not leave frontline communities behind in this process. The report card is a good baseline, but it’s time to put in place some new regulations to get us where we need to go on slashing emissions and preparing our communities.”
Fossil fuel companies are pushing alternative fuels as solutions to the climate crisis – but those fuels aren’t solutions at all.
