In Massachusetts’ first lawsuit challenging a data center expansion, Lowell residents are fighting a state permit that would allow more diesel pollution near homes, parks, and a school. The case also challenges a process that let the company operating the facility move ahead before residents had a fair chance to be heard.
After years of funding shortfalls and service cuts, Rhode Island riders and advocates won a major victory. The state’s new budget closes RIPTA’s projected gap, prevents another round of cuts, and invests in paratransit, bus shelters, and cleaner buses – putting public transit on firmer ground for the year ahead.
Lowell residents are seeking to pause activities related to the air permit approval and prevent Markley from operating and constructing additional diesel generators and cooling towers while the lawsuit proceeds.
This victory means the EPA must follow the law and implement strengthened standards for dangerous soot pollution.
Advocates made significant progress in the legislature for our Rhode Island communities and environment.
Trump’s EPA released draft guidance that leaves PFAS protections voluntary and shifts responsibility for avoiding contaminated sewage sludge onto farmers, families, and communities.
For too long, the way Massachusetts approved energy projects failed to fully consider what communities already live with before adding new infrastructure. New energy siting rules taking effect July 1 mark a major step toward a fairer process. CLF and our partners helped win these reforms so residents have more say and decision-makers take a fuller look before approving major projects.
For decades, CLF has been a leading force in holding polluters accountable, protecting Lake Champlain, pushing for stronger safeguards, and driving real progress. That work has made a difference.
We should never put the polluting status-quo over people, especially when it fuels chronic respiratory and cardiac illnesses.
This ruling closes one more courthouse door to people harmed by toxic chemicals in products mass-marketed as safe.
