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.
Focus Area: Clean Air & Water
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.
Apr 17, 2026
Fending Off Federal Attacks on Wind Energy
Though Trump may be intent on killing wind energy, the fact is that it already accounts for a significant share of the nation’s electricity. In 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, wind energy made up 10.2% of utility-scale electricity generation. Before the Trump administration attacks, wind energy also supported approximately 131,000 U.S. jobs.
Apr 15, 2026
Great Bay Eelgrass Collapse Threatens Wildlife, Fisheries, and Coastal Ecosystem
Eelgrass is the cornerstone habitat of the estuary, supporting fisheries, providing oxygen, improving water quality, stabilizing sediments, and even storing carbon pollution. Its loss signals a system under serious stress.
Apr 14, 2026
CLF, Coalition Sue Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard
The EPA’s refusal to take even basic steps to drive compliance with the 2024 soot standard leaves one of the most dangerous forms of air pollution largely unchecked, putting the health of Americans at risk.
Apr 03, 2026
CLF Leverages Funds to Improve Public Health in New Bedford
With support from the EPA, CLF teamed up with a local marine business in New Bedford to swap their diesel engines for clean ones – making the air around the port cleaner for everyone.
