Focus Area: Clean Air & Water

Sep 10, 2024

Greyhound Buses Polluting South Boston

Greyhound’s buses have been unlawfully idling at the South Station bus terminal and at its bus lot in South Boston, releasing toxic emissions into the neighborhood.

A blue Greyhound bus parked behind a number 7 sign.
Sep 09, 2024

EPA Says Vermont Falls Short on Clean Water Enforcement

The changes called for by the EPA will need to be implemented thoughtfully and with adequate time for farmers to adjust. Ultimately, this transition stands to benefit both the farming community and the environment.

Sep 03, 2024

CLF, School Bus Operator Settle Clean Air Lawsuit

September 3, 2024 (Boston, MA) – Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Durham School Services, along with its parent company National Express, have settled a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations in environmental justice neighborhoods in Holyoke and Worcester. The settlement requires the school bus company to pay more than $1.4 million and stop unlawful excessive idling. “There… Continue reading CLF, School Bus Operator Settle Clean Air Lawsuit

Aug 13, 2024

Gas Leaks Posing Danger to Massachusetts Communities

In the latest effort to prevent methane leaks that pose explosive dangers to communities, kill trees, and cost families and businesses money for gas that never reaches their home or office, Conservation Law Foundation has announced plans to sue National Grid for federal and state violations.

Unhealthy tree along a gas main
Aug 02, 2024

New Hampshire Bans Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed into law today an important bill that will stop the spread of toxic chemical pollution by banning PFAS—or “forever chemicals”—in many consumer products sold in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Statehouse
Jul 26, 2024

Progress Report: Victory for Nashua – Community Defeats Asphalt Plant  

Newport Construction Company dropped its lawsuit challenging Nashua’s rejection of a proposal to build a polluting asphalt plant. Amid pushback from residents, government actors, and interested organizations, including CLF, the Nashua Planning Board pointed out that the plan was inconsistent with the community’s character. The company’s withdrawal means the city’s decision stands: Nashua has defeated the asphalt plant for good.

Photo: A group of diverse people is gathered outdoors, holding signs in protest against an asphalt plant. The signs display messages such as "No Asphalt Plant," "Climate Justice Now!" "Asphalt Kills," "People Over Profits," and "Clean Water, Clean Air." The protesters are standing together in solidarity, with trees providing a natural backdrop. The mood is determined and peaceful as the group advocates for environmental justice and public health. Proposed plant would be located in Nashua.
Jul 22, 2024

Barnstable Wastewater Plant Continues to Pollute Cape Cod Waters 

Conservation Law Foundation on Monday refiled its Clean Water Act lawsuit against the Town of Barnstable, where the town’s sewage treatment plant is polluting waters with nitrogen, leading to toxic algae outbreaks that destroy habitats and sicken people and pets. 

Aerial view of algae mats in Warren's Cove in Marston Mills, Massachusetts. Cape Cod.