Climate Change Archives

Feb 23, 2024

Five Things to Know About the New Nine-State Heat Pump Pledge

Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island join six other states in promising to cut climate pollution from buildings via electric heating.

Heat pumps on the outside of a grey, wooden home while it is sunny outside.

Feb 22, 2024

Connecticut Utilities Want to Invest in More Polluting Gas – at Your Expense

If state regulators approve their requested rate hike, gas bills will only get more expensive, and Connecticut will continue its dependence on polluting fossil fuels.

The top of a white thermostat is shown against a beige wall. Only the adjustment knob, the top, and the vents are visible. Inside one of the vent grills is a folded 100 dollar bill.

Feb 20, 2024

Maine Chooses Sears Island for Offshore Wind Port

“Offshore wind energy is essential to Maine’s future,” said Sean Mahoney, Vice President of CLF Maine. “Offshore wind will grow our economy and help us meet our obligations to ditch polluting fossil fuels. It’s critical that this process is now moving forward and we’re one step closer to getting this clean energy on the grid.”

A view from the ground-up of wind turbines against a blue sky with some clouds.

Feb 09, 2024

With Climate Impacts Flooding the State, Vermont Needs an Updated Renewable Energy Standard

A new bill, H.289, would update VT’s standard to increase the amount of clean energy powering the state, which will slow climate change and help protect our communities

A view of the top half of a red barn with solar panels ovr the entire roof. The barn is against a blue sky with trees changing to their fall foliage color.

Feb 08, 2024

Vermont Should Create a “Climate Superfund” to Hold Big Oil Accountable

Vermont can make Big Oil pay for its role in climate change with the Climate Superfund bills.

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Feb 08, 2024

Clearing the Air for New England

CLF is fighting to enforce anti-idling laws and protect communities from tailpipe pollution.

Jan 29, 2024

Opinion: At this New London farm, climate change is upending seasonal patterns

Greg Berger, owner of Spring Ledge Farm in New London, talks about his experience with climate change.

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Jan 29, 2024

Maine Locks in Polluting Gas with 30-Year Contract

“The fact that the PUC will begin considering the climate impacts of polluting fossil gas is a definite step in the right direction,” said CLF Senior Attorney Emily Green. “But committing to three more decades of gas flies in the face of Maine’s binding climate targets at a time when we’re already seeing extreme weather connected to the climate crisis. Our leaders and agencies must do more than talk the talk and CLF will ensure that they walk the walk regarding our mandated emissions targets.”

a row of gas meters on the side of a building

Jan 24, 2024

Weather Whiplash: Climate Change is Creating More Extremes. Here’s How to Prepare.

Weather whiplash, unpredictable weather patterns and extreme weather are becoming increasingly frequent. These are changes we can see and feel and it’s time to prepare.

Sea waters flood a pedestrian walkway at Boston's waterfront.

Jan 23, 2024

Maine Legislation Would Reduce Cost and Health Impacts of Polluting Gas

“Fossil gas is polluting our planet and harming Mainers right in their own homes,” said Emily K. Green, Senior Attorney at CLF Maine. “We can’t keep talking out of both sides of our mouths, setting aggressive climate mandates while allowing gas utilities to carry on with business as usual. It’s past time to take a hard look at the ever-expanding gas network and plot our transition away from fossil fuels for good, and this bill is a great step in that direction.”