What drew you to social justice work? Social justice has been a guiding force since I was a kid. My mom was a professor and my dad a psychologist, both with deep roots in social change communities and grassroots organizing. We had intense dinner table conversations with graduate students, professors, activists, and us kids about…
Apr 15
2018
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2018
2018
WATCH: Right Whales on the Brink of Extinction
North Atlantic right whales are in crisis. Last year, we lost 17 whales out of a population of barely 460. If we don’t act now, this already-endangered species could go extinct in our lifetimes. CLF recently hosted a conversation with experts on right whales to discuss this crisis – and what can be done to…
Permanently Protecting Cashes Ledge
This underwater mountain range faces mounting threats.
Saving Atlantic Cod
New England’s iconic fishery is in crisis.
Wind Power
We’re working to bolster affordable wind power across New England.
Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale
This magnificent whale is on the brink of extinction.
A Plan for Rhode Island’s Ocean
Rhode Island’s ocean is vital to its economy and environment. CLF has been active in guiding decisions on how we use and protect our ocean.
Massachusetts Ocean Plan
CLF was at the forefront when Massachusetts became the first state in the country to release a comprehensive ocean management plan for its marine resources.
Feb 8
2018
2018
CLF Files Lawsuit to Protect Critically Endangered Right Whales
“The North Atlantic right whale is facing the most dire of circumstances, and without our help, could be facing extinction as soon as 2040,” said CLF attorney Emily Green. “Research shows that entanglement in fishing gear has accounted for 85 percent of right whale deaths in recent years. Tragically, chronic entanglement is a source of extreme stress, pain, and suffering for right whales, and can interfere with eating, moving, and reproducing. And we know that entanglement can cause long-term adverse health impacts even for whales that manage to escape the ropes.”