Aug 12, 2026
Federal Appeals Board Sides with CLF in Fight Over PFAS Pollution in Merrimack River
The Merrimack River and the people who depend on it deserve better than unchecked PFAS pollution.
Focus Area: Clean Air & Water
Aug 06, 2026
Why Tire Pollution Is More Than Just a Trash Problem
Tires break down and release toxic chemicals into our waterways.
Aug 05, 2026
New England’s Best Beaches (And How We’re Protecting Them)
Our favorite shores deserve to be protected from climate change, pollution, and other threats.
Jul 29, 2026
Judge Hears Arguments in Challenge to Lowell Data Center Expansion
Lowell residents are seeking to pause activities related to the air permit approval and prevent Markley from operating and constructing additional diesel generators and cooling towers while the lawsuit proceeds.
Jul 28, 2026
‘Yes on 6’ Campaign Launches to Protect Water and Nature
It is long past time for Massachusetts to join the 28 states with dedicated funding for access to nature, clean water, local parks, and enhancement of our natural defenses.
Jul 20, 2026
Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard
This victory means the EPA must follow the law and implement strengthened standards for dangerous soot pollution.
Jul 02, 2026
Protecting New England’s Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is a New England treasure that we’re proud to protect.
Jun 29, 2026
Conservation Matters Summer 2026
For decades, CLF has been a leading force in holding polluters accountable, protecting Lake Champlain, pushing for stronger safeguards, and driving real progress. That work has made a difference.
Jun 26, 2026
Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard
We should never put the polluting status-quo over people, especially when it fuels chronic respiratory and cardiac illnesses.
Jun 25, 2026
SCOTUS Shields Pesticide Companies from State Lawsuits
This ruling closes one more courthouse door to people harmed by toxic chemicals in products mass-marketed as safe.
