“Advanced recycling is nothing more than a flashy PR campaign from the plastic industry,” said Nora Bosworth, Zero Waste Attorney at CLF. “These facilities pollute communities and perpetuate environmental racism. This commonsense bill will ensure that any advanced recycling facility is subject to Maine state regulations, and Governor Mills should sign it into law.”
“Thompson Island Outward Bound’s programs are indispensable in providing inclusive access to the beauty of Boston Harbor to an expanding number of Boston residents,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell. “I am grateful to Cronin Holdings for working with TIOB and CLF to identify this worthy project to increase public access for everyone in the region – and ultimately expand access to people with disabilities — to one of Boston’s greatest resources, our waterfront.”
“Entanglements are a constant threat to right whales, cutting their lives short and painting a disheartening future for this species,” said Erica Fuller, CLF Senior Counsel. “There have been concerns about the threat Maine fishing gear poses to right whales for years. It’s time to move forward with new fishing practices to give these endangered whales a chance at survival.”
“The saddest aspect of the last several years is the avoidable deaths of calves that didn’t even make it to their first birthday,” said Erica Fuller, senior counsel at Conservation Law Foundation. “Good intentions will not save right whales; a strong vessel speed rule will save right whales. The government needs to act with the urgency that the situation demands.”
Rachel joins CLF from Trustees for Alaska, where she worked as a Staff Attorney on issues regarding mining, public lands, and predator control. Prior to that, she spent a year clerking with the Alaska Supreme Court. Rachel obtained her J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School and has a B.A. in Human Ecology from College… Continue reading Rachel Briggs
Anisha is the Manager of Community Engaged Research in the Healthy Neighborhoods Study. She has a master’s degree from MIT in urban planning with a focus on climate justice and participatory action research. She previously worked at Silent Spring Institute on environmental health literacy and has a background in people-centered design and engineering from Olin… Continue reading Anisha Nakagawa
When Vermont first passed its bottle bill back in 1973, the program was a revolutionary tool to slash litter and boost recycling rates. Today, the program covers less than half of the drinks on store shelves. It’s time for an update
Jeff MacKinnon is our Learning and Professional Development Coordinator, supporting the work of the President’s office, Senior Fellows program and Human Resources. Jeff comes with an extensive background in project management, executive support, and human resources for a variety of firms in Boston, New York, and Los Angeles. Jeff holds a B.S. in Finance from… Continue reading Jeff MacKinnon
A zine created by Chelsea residents uses art and creative writing to highlight key data from the Healthy Neighborhoods Study.
A new bill, H.289, would update VT’s standard to increase the amount of clean energy powering the state, which will slow climate change and help protect our communities
