Jul 02, 2026
Protecting New England’s Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is a New England treasure that we’re proud to protect.
Focus Area: Clean Air & Water
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.
Jun 22, 2026
MA Cranberry Grower and Sand Miner Damaging Wetlands and Waterways
Makepeace’s sand mining operations increase water pollution, elevate flood risk, and cause significant habitat destruction.
Jun 18, 2026
Court Should Order Restart of Wind Project Reviews, Environmental Groups Say
This latest anti-wind action from the Trump administration will lead to more air pollution from fossil-fuel energy sources, higher electricity bills, and greater damage from climate change.
May 29, 2026
Vermont Bill Creates Path Forward on Clean Water
This legislation matters because Vermonters deserve real progress, not more half steps while farmers navigate a broken program and pollution continues to threaten our lakes, rivers, and communities.
May 28, 2026
Governor Scott Vetoes Bill Protecting Vermonters from Unchecked Data Center Development
The governor’s reckless veto puts Vermonters at unnecessary risk of skyrocketing utility bills and unchecked pollution.
May 26, 2026
Vermont Legislature Passes One of the Nation’s Strongest Data Center Laws
Legislators have sent a clear message that Vermont will not sacrifice its communities, public health, or natural resources to accommodate data centers.
May 11, 2026
CLF Settles Historic Clean Air Lawsuit Against Academy Express for $5.6M
The federal court’s rulings and the subsequent settlement demonstrate that Academy and others will face significant consequences if they ignore the laws aimed at protecting our health and the environment.
