Jul 31, 2023
5 Questions for Kate Sinding Daly
CLF’s new senior vice president of law and policy is a veteran environmental advocate primed to oversee the organization’s advocacy efforts across New England.
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Jul 28, 2023
Sarah White
Sarah is the Communications Strategist for CLF. She focuses on social media, blogging, and other outreach efforts. Before joining CLF, Sarah worked at The Immigrant Learning Center as a communications specialist, helping to spread positive, accurate messages about immigrants. Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in English from Wellesley College. In her free time, she likes… Continue reading Sarah White
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 26, 2023
Climate Change + Stormwater Pollution Equals Dirty, Unsafe Swimming Holes
Numerous beach closures in the summer of 2023 were a result of climate change and stormwater pollution.
Jul 21, 2023
Amanda Braun
Amanda Braun is the Major Gifts Officer for CLF. She has over a decade of experience in mission-driven organizations, working for nonprofits, Democratic political campaigns, and progressive causes in areas including volunteer management, professional development, and fundraising. Originally from NJ, she and her wife, Elizabeth, now live in Massachusetts with their black Lab, Lila. Amanda… Continue reading Amanda Braun
Jul 20, 2023
Maine Creating New Rules for Clean Cars and Trucks
“Harmful emissions from gas-powered cars and trucks are driving the climate crisis and polluting the air in our communities,” said Greg Cunningham, Vice President of Clean Energy and Climate Change at CLF. “In creating these new rules, the state has an opportunity to tackle the climate crisis while cleaning up the air for families in Maine. But the draft released today doesn’t go far enough, and we’ll be pushing officials to ensure 100% of cars and passenger trucks sold are electric by 2035.”
Jul 20, 2023
Boston-Area Beaches Shut Down During Hottest Week of the Year
Beaches across the Boston area are closed during the hottest week of the year. Climate-driven extreme rainfall is to blame.
Jul 19, 2023
Rhode Island Energy Rejects Offshore Wind Bid
“The climate crisis is already affecting communities here in Rhode Island,” said CLF staff attorney James Crowley. “We need new offshore wind resources to provide clean, renewable energy, and it’s extremely disappointing that the state’s latest procurement process has not resulted in any new development. Ramping up the development of clean energy is a major response to the crisis we’re facing, and the state needs to get moving.”
Jul 18, 2023
A Win for the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset Rivers
“These iconic rivers are inundated with stormwater pollution that makes boating, fishing, and swimming unsafe,” said Heather Govern, CLF’s Vice President of Clean Air and Water. “The court’s decision today sets a timeline to clean up this problem that has plagued the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset Rivers for far too long. EPA is now on the hook to issue draft permits by September 2024, which is a clear victory for clean water in Greater Boston.”
Jul 17, 2023
CT is falling behind on climate
Connecticut is not on track to meet its climate goals. Even worse, the state has pursued an accounting gimmick to cover up its lack of real progress.