As we head into election season this November, it’s on us to hold New England’s elected representatives to a higher standard on their commitment to the environment.
Sep 25
2018
2018
Sep 24
2018
2018
A Tale of Two Portlands
South Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon, are just two of the most recent cities to take a stand against Big Oil and new fossil fuel infrastructure.
Sep 20
2018
2018
Proposed Invenergy Power Plant Dealt Major Setback
“Today’s filing is proof positive of what CLF has argued from day one: Invenergy’s plant is simply not needed,” said Jerry Elmer, Senior Attorney at CLF. “The fracked gas and diesel oil plant would create climate-damaging greenhouse gas pollution at a time when we should be putting all of our efforts into advancing clean energy. It’s time for Invenergy to admit defeat and withdraw its permit application.”
Sep 20
2018
2018
Hurricane María: My Story
After surviving the unprecedented destruction Hurricane María brought to Puerto Rico, CLF staff attorney Rohemir Ramirez asks if New England is ready for the record-breaking weather climate change will bring.
Sep 20
2018
2018
CLF Continues Fight Against Unfair Maine Solar Rules
“The rules put forth by the LePage administration are a giant step backward for solar power,” said Sean Mahoney, Executive Vice President and Director of CLF Maine. “Mainers overwhelmingly support solar and other renewable energy sources. These policies disincentivize homeowners from making the necessary investments at a time when it is more important than ever for the state encourage development in Maine’s fast-growing clean energy sector.”
Sep 20
2018
2018
Burrillville power plant proposal hits possible deal-breaking snag
“Today’s filing is proof positive of what CLF has argued from day one: Invenergy’s plant is simply not needed,” CLF senior attorney Jerry Elmer said in a statement.
Sep 19
2018
2018
Why Energy Efficiency Is So Powerful
We all know about clean, local energy like solar and wind. But there’s another form of clean energy: energy efficiency. Because the cleanest, cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use at all.
Sep 18
2018
2018
Head Of NE Environmental Advocacy Group Talks Progress Reducing Carbon Emissions
“We’re seeing a high degree of investment in the technologies that are going to allow us to decarbonize our energy system in a way that’s efficient and that creates jobs and helps grow the economy,” said Brad Campbell, president of Conservation Law Foundation.
Sep 14
2018
2018
Five Ways Cities and Towns Can Slash Trash and Fight Climate Change
The Global Climate Action Summit is underway in San Francisco, California. Leaders from across the country – including CLF’s President, Bradley Campbell – and the globe have gathered to exchange ideas about how we can address the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. The Summit is also challenging cities and towns around the…
Sep 13
2018
2018
New Hampshire Forges Ahead with Local Climate Action
As the federal government not only fails to tackle the global climate crisis, but actually obstructs progress to reduce the pollution that’s causing it, one bright spot has emerged: Local communities are stepping in to fill the growing federal climate gap. Climate Mayors is a bi-partisan network of U.S. mayors working to lead local action…