Climate Change Archives

Sep 16, 2025

What are Wetlands? Why Are Wetlands Important?

Wetlands are a critical piece of our ecosystem that must be protected.

Sep 15, 2025

Conservation Matters: Fall 2025

The people leading the fight in communities across New England aren’t backing down now. Neither is CLF. Our commitment to justice – and our communities – is unwavering.

Magazine cover showing a child drawing a house with chalk. Text reads Conservation Matters, a journal of Conservation Law Foundation. What is Environmental Justice.

Sep 12, 2025

How Solar Saved New England When Heat Waves Hit this Summer

It wasn’t gas or oil that kept our electricity grid secure during abnormally hot weather, it was solar.

Overhead shot of a house with solar panels and electric cars

Sep 10, 2025

What Is The Future of EVs? They’re Still Charging Ahead

The future of EVs remains hopeful despite the Trump administration’s attacks on progress. People still want (and benefit from) them.

A close up of a hand plugging in an electric vehicle charger.

Sep 09, 2025

By Revoking the Endangerment Finding, Trump is Putting Us All in Danger

Scrapping the Endangerment Finding both sets us back from the fundamental obligation of protecting health, but impedes the urgent action we need to address climate change.

Sep 03, 2025

Trump Targets More Offshore Wind Projects, Jeopardizing Clean Power

By systematically trying to kill offshore wind projects like SouthCoast Wind and New England Wind, the Trump administration is actively sabotaging our energy future.

Aug 26, 2025

Portland Shuts Door on Coal Pollution with Council Vote

Portland City Council has voted to adopt an ordinance that will phase out coal storage in the city and require stricter controls on harmful coal dust emissions.

Coal power plant working at full capacity. No location specified

Aug 22, 2025

CLF, NOFA Asks Court to Throw Out Challenge to VT Climate Superfund Law

CLF and NOFA-VT are asking a federal court to dismiss lawsuits that attempt to overturn Vermont’s groundbreaking Climate Superfund Act.

An aerial view of Waterbury, Vermont's flooding during the intense rainstorm of Summer 2023. Houses are submerged up to their doorsteps.

Aug 18, 2025

Offshore Wind Farm Provides New Habitats for Seafloor Life

Early reports from the South Fork wind project reveal that turbine structures are providing homes for marine life

Aug 13, 2025

What Is Energy Efficiency?

Investing in more efficient technology to power our homes and businesses now can save us money on our utility bills in the long run.