In 2014, the Commonwealth’s groundbreaking climate change law, the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA), was gathering dust as the State missed key deadlines for putting in place required regulations to cut its greenhouse gas emissions. CLF decided to fight for full implementation.
Jun 20
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Jun 14
2018
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Massachusetts Senate Passes Comprehensive Environmental Bill
“This legislation is an important step forward in combatting climate change, growing real local jobs, and making Massachusetts a healthier place to live. It works to ensure that we will meet our 2050 climate mandate by setting a reasonable timeline with milestones along the way, while adding protection for vulnerable communities and our workforce. We urge the House to follow the Senate’s lead and pass this legislation.”
Jun 13
2018
2018
What Offshore Wind Means for New England
New England is forging ahead with offshore wind in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Jun 8
2018
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What Is Net Metering?
Strong net metering policies are a critical step on our path towards a local, clean energy future.
Jun 7
2018
2018
Mayors Climate Summit: Less Talk, More Action
Today, hundreds of mayors are convening in Boston to talk about climate change. We’re calling on them to walk the walk when it comes to climate action – these solutions can’t wait.
Jun 6
2018
2018
Proposed 600-foot tower doesn’t square with Boston’s waterfront dreams
The Conservation Law Foundation is also threatening a lawsuit if the Chiofaro tower, and a 305-foot tower on the Hook Lobster site, get a final OK.
Jun 6
2018
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In Boston’s booming Seaport, the namesake is also the threat
But despite the changes, there’s still no requirement for developers to follow through, complained Bradley Campbell, president of the Conservation Law Foundation, an environmental advocacy group.
“It’s a largely procedural requirement,” he said.
Jun 4
2018
2018
Region’s power grid is changing dramatically
“What this means for New Englanders is that there is less need than ever for new fossil fuel infrastructure (including both new natural gas pipelines and new fossil fuel power plants) as more and more lower cost renewables replace older, higher-cost fossil fuel power plants,” writes Jerry Elmer.
May 29
2018
2018
April 21, 2018: Renewable Energy Makes History in New England
April 21, 2018 was an historic date for the New England power grid: It was the first time that mid-day peak energy demand from the power grid was lower than at the lowest point overnight. The reason for this historic first is the effectiveness of energy efficiency and the combined output of 130,000 small, medium,…
May 23
2018
2018
Massachusetts and Rhode Island Move Forward With Offshore Wind
“The clean, local energy generated by these projects will benefit all of New England. CLF is looking forward to working with those involved to ensure this project comes online quickly while minimizing environmental impacts for endangered right whales and other critical species.”