In the 1970s, Philip J. Landrigan conducted groundbreaking work linking lead in gasoline and paint to a lowered IQ in children exposed to it. Now he’s sounding the alarm about the pesticides and plastics in our lives that are also compromising the health of both children and adults.
CLF is advocating for bills that promote environmental justice and reduce inequity across New England
HB 724 would have implemented measures, including stricter inspections for lead hazards, stronger safety protocols for renovations, and greater awareness of the risks in older homes.
A New Hampshire state report rings alarms for the lead poisoning crisis, with 1,142 children poisoned by lead in 2023. This is the highest number of children poisoned since the state began requiring blood lead testing for one- and two-year-olds.
As Governor-elect Kelley Ayotte prepares for office, she has an opportunity to tackle challenges facing the health of our communities and environment.
Earlier this year, CLF and our members submitted hundreds of comments to the EPA asking them to take swift action to remove lead from our water for good.
Passion for fashion and ready to take action! Meet Marina Vaz, CLF’s environmental justice community advocate, and learn about her vision for the future of Nashua.
“One child affected by lead poisoning is too many, and this problem has persisted for far too long,” said Arnold Mikolo, Environmental Justice Advocate at CLF. “Our children deserve to grow up free from this toxic threat. The creation of this commission is a major step towards ending this injustice once and for all and protecting Manchester’s children.”
CLF pushes for more robust standards for clean water regionwide.
We are helping to make our built environment healthier for all.
