Oct 23, 2026
5 Ways to Reduce Lead Risks in Older Homes
Lead poisoning is preventable, but older homes can hide serious health risks. Learn practical ways renters and homeowners can identify lead hazards, reduce exposure, and protect their families.
Focus Area: People & Justice
Oct 22, 2026
Clearing the Air: Our Decades-Long Fight Against Transportation Pollution
Advocates have fought for decades against transportation pollution in Greater Boston, and they’re still fighting in the State House today.
Oct 20, 2026
Court Upholds State’s Review of Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion
Decision allows state approval to stand despite harms facing the Penobscot Nation and surrounding communities.
Oct 07, 2026
CLF’s Work Depends on a Functioning Democracy – Why Your Vote Matters
Everything CLF does – ensuring clean air and water for all, protecting habitats and waterways, and building our clean energy future – requires a government that’s responsive to the public.
Oct 06, 2026
All-Party Primaries Make Every Voter Matter
In Massachusetts, just one in five registered voters votes in the primaries. That means that a small slice of voters choose who will be on the general election ballot and the rest – the vast majority of voters – have to live with those choices. In theory, our elected officials are accountable to the people… Continue reading All-Party Primaries Make Every Voter Matter
Sep 22, 2026
Nashua Takes a Step Toward Better Sidewalks
Nashua residents helped secure $100,000 in dedicated sidewalk funding, a meaningful first step toward safer, more accessible ways to get around the city.
Sep 18, 2026
All Landfills Can Leak, and Our Health and Environment Pay the Toxic Price
All landfills leak – some over time and some from day one of operation – leaching toxic chemicals into the ground and the water supply. Despite state and federal regulation, landfills are harming the health and environment of communities in New England.
Sep 17, 2026
States Push Back on Civil Rights Rollbacks That Put Communities at Risk of More Pollution, Environmental Harms
Disparate-impact protections affect decisions that shape everyday life, from housing and health care to transportation and where polluting facilities are built.
Sep 10, 2026
The Truth About Electric Buses: From Challenges to Benefits
Electric buses are transforming public transit with cleaner air, quieter streets, and lower long-term costs. From Boston to Burlington, communities benefit from healthier rides and reliable service. Despite federal setbacks, local action can accelerate this transition. Learn why investing in electric buses is essential for a cleaner, safer future.
Sep 08, 2026
CLF Wins Key Victory Against PFAS Pollution in Manchester
Manchester, like many cities and towns, has a PFAS problem. These toxic “forever chemicals” move through the city’s wastewater system and into the Merrimack River, the air, and the surrounding environment. But that pollution is not inevitable. We know where much of it comes from, we know how it spreads, and we have tools to… Continue reading CLF Wins Key Victory Against PFAS Pollution in Manchester
