The 2026 mid-term elections are just weeks away, and democracy and voting are top of mind for us at CLF. 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. Redistricting, attacks on mail-in… Continue reading CLF’s Work Depends on a Functioning Democracy – Why Your Vote Matters
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
Nashua residents helped secure $100,000 in dedicated sidewalk funding, a meaningful first step toward safer, more accessible ways to get around the city.
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.
Disparate-impact protections affect decisions that shape everyday life, from housing and health care to transportation and where polluting facilities are built.
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.
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
The Board of Health rejected the massive facility last year.
The Merrimack River and the people who depend on it deserve better than unchecked PFAS pollution.
With this pause, the court recognized Lowell residents’ concerns and has given the community some protection from further expansion while that fight continues.
