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December 13, 2023 | Twin States Clean Energy Link Receives Federal Funding to Boost Clean Energy EffortsThe Twin States Clean Energy Link would run from New Hampshire into Vermont and connect to Canada, bringing clean energy into and out of the region. |  |
November 30, 2023 | Why 28 Years of Delaying Climate Action Are Too ManyCOP28 is a reminder that local governments can act on climate even when political debate stymies global negotiations |  |
November 29, 2023 | This Calving Season, We Are Putting North Atlantic Right Whale Babies in DangerRight whale mothers and calves are especially vulnerable to being hit by boats and ships. For the species to survive, we need to better protect them. |  |
November 28, 2023 | Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in NatureOutdoorswoman Mardi Fuller has reveled in nature all her life – hiking, backpacking, paddling, and more. In fact, the mountaineer, who enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, and ice climbing, has earned a rare distinction: In January 2021, she became the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in winter. “Maybe 1,000 people… Continue reading Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature |  |
November 15, 2023 | Record-breaking Rains Harm Ecosystems and Inspire Action in New HampshireA summer of extreme weather in New Hampshire has harmed the environment. It has also inspired citizens to take action. |  |
November 8, 2023 | McNeil Biomass Plant’s District Energy Project is a Bad Deal for VermontThe last thing we need is for this air- and climate-damaging plant to expand – which is why Burlington’s City Council should vote “no” on the proposed District Energy Project. |  |
November 7, 2023 | In the Eye of a StormThe climate crisis is here. That means we must not only focus on how to prevent future climate impacts but also on how to preserve life and prevent damage to our homes, neighborhoods, and cities today. Here’s how. |  |
November 1, 2023 | Utilities Need to Do Their Part to Prepare for Climate ChangeUtility companies are not preparing for the cost of climate change-fueled weather, and consumers are paying for it. |  |
October 30, 2023 | Bioenergy in New England: A New ReportCLF’s recently published study finds that bioenergy can play a limited role in industries that are near-impossible to electrify – but clean energy like solar, wind, and heat pumps must largely pave the path forward. |  |
October 24, 2023 | Powering the Electric Car Revolution: Mineral MiningAs demand for electric vehicles rises, so does demand for the minerals that make up their batteries. We can ensure mining for them does not hurt people or the environment. |  |