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July 18, 2024 | Beach Cleanups: Why Do They Matter and How to Make Yours CountNew Englanders love a perfect beach day. But the trash that lines our coast from Connecticut to Maine is less than perfect. By pitching in to do a beach cleanup, beach lovers can make a significant difference in preserving our region’s natural beauty. Check out these tips to keep your favorite beach crystal clean. |  |
July 17, 2024 | A Missed Opportunity for Climate ResiliencyWe won’t accept polluted water, dangerous heat, and unpredictable energy costs as foregone conclusions in our communities—and our banks shouldn’t either. Instead, banks should work to enrich our communities with long-term, sustainable solutions that will improve residents’ health and welfare. |  |
July 11, 2024 | Progress Report: Offshore Wind in the Gulf of MaineCLF is fighting to develop offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine while protecting our natural resources and coastal communities. |  |
July 11, 2024 | Recycling Bin to Incinerator; The Dirty Truth About Plastic BagsSingle-use plastic bag recycling seems like the right thing to do, but only a tiny portion of our plastic bags get recycled. Mostly, they end up being incinerated, or piled up in landfills, where they slowly break down into microplastics. |  |
July 10, 2024 | Robert King on the Power of WaterRobert King has nursed neglected dams back to health for more than 30 years. He says his story shows how regular people concerned about climate change can make a difference. |  |
July 9, 2024 | Climate Lawsuits Launched By Youth Reflect A Need for ActionIn June, the state of Hawai’i agreed to cut carbon emissions in a historic climate case settlement. This is a big win with implications for communities in New England and beyond. |  |
June 28, 2024 | The Supreme Court Just Disempowered the EPAIn its ruling against “Chevron deference” the Supreme Court has eroded the environmental and health protections we rely on. |  |
June 25, 2024 | Toxic Water Ruins New England Summer FunToxic blue-green algae makes it dangerous to swim for humans and animals, and climate change is making it worse. |  |
June 25, 2024 | A North Atlantic Right Whale Family TreeShip and boat strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are harming right whale families. |  |
June 25, 2024 | A Cleaner, Faster, and More Reliable Commuter Rail Powered by ElectricityElectrifying Massachusetts’ commuter rail can help reduce pollution and improve service, particularly for environmental justice communities. We are making strides in that direction. |  |