Decades after lead paint was banned, thousands of New England homes still pose a hidden danger – especially to children. Learn about the ongoing risks of lead exposure, the policy gaps that allow it to persist, and what communities can do to ensure safe, healthy housing for all.
The Trump administration is working to roll back environmental justice protections like Justice40 and Title VI – but can they really do that? Undoing these policies won’t be easy, but their strategy goes beyond legal challenges. Learn how communities can fight back against these attacks on clean air, safe water, and environmental equity.
Newport Construction Company dropped its lawsuit challenging Nashua’s rejection of a proposal to build a polluting asphalt plant. Amid pushback from residents, government actors, and interested organizations, including CLF, the Nashua Planning Board pointed out that the plan was inconsistent with the community’s character. The company’s withdrawal means the city’s decision stands: Nashua has defeated the asphalt plant for good.
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