CLF is on the ground and in the courts, sustaining our clean energy progress. The stakes could not be higher. CLF will not relent until a just, affordable, and sustainable energy future becomes reality for all.
The programs this investment funds are critical to slashing bills and emissions.
CLF, on behalf of New Bedford community members, has filed a motion to intervene in the appeal – to continue ensuring that local residents and public health remain at the forefront of this fight.
This case isn’t just about permits or legal technicalities. It’s about insisting that communities be protected, heard, and respected.
Lead poisoning remains a hidden danger in homes, pipes, and soil across New England. The good news? It’s 100% preventable. Learn the facts about lead exposure – and how we can protect families from this toxic threat once and for all.
Decades after lead paint was banned, thousands of New England homes still pose a hidden danger – especially to children. Learn about the ongoing risks of lead exposure, the policy gaps that allow it to persist, and what communities can do to ensure safe, healthy housing for all.
In South Providence and across New England, neighbors are proving that environmental justice starts with community power. From blocking polluting projects to shaping new laws, families and advocates are shifting the balance of power – building healthier, fairer futures for everyone.
After years of organizing, New Bedford residents won a major victory: the Board of Health rejected a massive waste transfer station that threatened public health and piled pollution onto already overburdened neighborhoods. Their persistence shows the power of community to stop harmful projects — and win environmental justice.
Simran is the Paralegal & Boston Office Operations Assistant supporting the Environmental Justice team. She received her B.A. in International Relations and Environmental Studies from Tufts University. In her free time, Simran enjoys reading, art, and planning her next travel adventure.
Climate change is fueling wildfires, causing dangerous air pollution that worsens public health across New England.
