Mar 02, 2023
Winds of Change
With at least nine new offshore wind farms geared to start spinning in New England by 2028, now is the moment to consider what thoughtful and inclusive offshore wind infrastructure looks like.
Focus Area: Healthy Communities
Feb 28, 2023
Here’s Why Vermont Needs to Ban Toxic Dock Foam
Dock foam pollution harms wildlife and water quality – that’s why we must take action to ban it in Vermont and regionwide.
Feb 10, 2023
“Our Scrumptious Lake Phytotastic” is a Graphic Novel Focusing on Lake Champlain’s Blue-Green Algae Woes
A new graphic novel for kids explores how and why blue green algae break out on Vermont’s Lake Champlain.
Feb 08, 2023
Not All Electrical Outages are Experienced Equally
Electrical outages affect some communities more than others.
Feb 01, 2023
The Truth About Electric Stoves
The gas industry is trying to convince us that electric stoves are inferior to gas stoves. But we’ve got the facts that make electric stoves sizzle with potential.
Jan 18, 2023
Maine Approves “Renewable” Gas Facility Without Considering the Climate or Community
A newly approve facility will turn methane gas leaked from the Juniper Ridge landfill into energy, but it’s really just a way for the fossil fuel and waste industries to maintain the status quo.
Dec 29, 2022
5 Questions for Shannon Laun
Shannon Laun oversees CLF’s newly opened Connecticut office, making headway on the state’s biggest environmental challenges.
Dec 16, 2022
Shinelle Kirk
Shinelle serves as the Research Associate working on the Healthy Neighborhoods Study. In this role, she manages research data and works with community partners to turn research into action. She comes to CLF from Boston Medical Center, where she worked as a Senior Researcher in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Shinelle holds a BS in… Continue reading Shinelle Kirk
Dec 15, 2022
Amid Pressure, VT Legislators Delay Vote on Pesticide Rule
“People have a right to make their voice heard when harmful chemicals are being used in their neighborhoods,” said CLF attorney Mason Overstreet. “The proposed rule threatens public health and runs counter to the goals laid out in Vermont’s climate laws. Legislators made the right decision in postponing a vote, and this rule should go back to the drawing board.”
Dec 12, 2022
A Victory 32 Years in the Making
The Green Line extension to Medford is finally here. Today, after 8 years of delays, a new branch of the Green Line – consisting of five stations reaching out into Medford – opened its doors to riders.
