Healthy Communities Archives

May 28, 2026

Governor Scott Vetoes Bill Protecting Vermonters from Unchecked Data Center Development

The governor’s reckless veto puts Vermonters at unnecessary risk of skyrocketing utility bills and unchecked pollution.

May 26, 2026

Vermont Legislature Passes One of the Nation’s Strongest Data Center Laws

Legislators have sent a clear message that Vermont will not sacrifice its communities, public health, or natural resources to accommodate data centers.

May 21, 2026

Supporting Farmers and Food Businesses in New England

CLF’s Legal Food Hub and Healthy Retail and Commerce Fund provide key support to regional farm and food businesses.

May 14, 2026

What Is Food Sovereignty and Why Is It Important?

The food sovereignty movement calls for a shift in who holds the power in our food system.

Baskets of red and yellow tomatoes in a farmers market

May 04, 2026

Extreme Weather is Here. Connecticut Must Create a Better Shelter System We Can Count On

We need a system open before, during, and after extreme weather events to keep our communities safe.

An aerial view of homes damaged and destroyed

Apr 30, 2026

Lowell Residents File Lawsuit Challenging Data Center Expansion

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection unlawfully approved the air permit allowing the data center to operate dozens of diesel generators and cooling towers.

Photo of two-story neighborhood houses along a street in Lowell, Massachusetts, with the black facade of a data center looming over the homes in the background.

Apr 03, 2026

CLF Leverages Funds to Improve Public Health in New Bedford

With support from the EPA, CLF teamed up with a local marine business in New Bedford to swap their diesel engines for clean ones – making the air around the port cleaner for everyone.

Mar 25, 2026

A Win in the Fight Against Gas Leaks in Boston and Chelsea

This court’s report and recommendation brings us one step closer to more accountability for gas companies and meaningful protections for the people most affected.

Sunny, mostly treeless Chelsea intersection

Mar 19, 2026

Conservation Matters Spring 2026: Impact Report

In this special Impact edition of Conservation Matters, we aim to inspire you by sharing how CLF is turning challenge into change, advancing its critical mission in New England – despite a difficult federal landscape.

Cover image of CLF magazine with Conservation Matters and "60 Years of Protecting New England"

Feb 24, 2026

What is Food Justice and Why Is It Important?

The food justice movement calls for a reevaluation of our food system and how it excludes many people from access to nutritious, affordable food.