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December 27, 2022 | Explainer: Freeing the Kennebec RiverRemoving four obsolete dams on the Kennebec River is an urgent next step that will improve the health of the Gulf of Maine, enhance riverfront communities, and bring back millions of sea-run fish, including endangered Atlantic salmon. |  |
December 14, 2022 | Victory: Vermont Agency Adopts Rules for more Electric, Pollution-Free VehiclesAs I’m writing this, in the beginning of December, I can’t help but think about how mild Vermont’s weather is right now. We’ve got some rain, small flurries, and chilly temperatures, sure – but nothing like the December snow I remember even just a few years ago. My kids and I could count on great… Continue reading Victory: Vermont Agency Adopts Rules for more Electric, Pollution-Free Vehicles |  |
December 12, 2022 | A Victory 32 Years in the MakingThe Green Line extension to Medford is finally here. Today, after 8 years of delays, a new branch of the Green Line – consisting of five stations reaching out into Medford – opened its doors to riders. |  |
December 7, 2022 | How Many Times Must a Community Say No?Update, December 2022: In 2021, a permit needed to build the Palmer biomass plant was revoked by state officials. Palmer appealed that decision in an effort to have it overturned. Last month, Palmer lost that appeal. We’re revisiting our 2021 conversation with Tanisha Arena, executive director of Arise for Social Justice, about why this fight… Continue reading How Many Times Must a Community Say No? |  |
December 5, 2022 | With COP27 Global Climate Conference a Bust, We Must Fight Harder Here at HomeCOP27 demonstrated once again that in the absence of leadership and accountability, good intentions on climate are no match for the power wielded by the fossil fuel industry. |  |
November 29, 2022 | Utilities Must Act Now to Protect Us from Climate FalloutFixing emergency power outages can cost electricity companies millions of dollars – costs they pass on to their customers. It is time for utility companies to update and reinforce their infrastructure to make it more capable of withstanding these storms. |  |
November 21, 2022 | Is Vermont Prepared for the Rain and Flooding Climate Change Is Causing?Vermont can do more to protect residents and communities from the devastating impacts of flooding. |  |
November 18, 2022 | What Do the Election Results Mean for New England?The 2022 midterms captured national headlines for weeks. We asked CLF experts how the results will impact climate action and environmental justice in New England. |  |
November 3, 2022 | The Truth about BiofuelsAre fuels derived from crops and waste good climate solutions at scale? Short answer: No. Here’s why. |  |
November 2, 2022 | Our Regional Grid Operator Misleads New Englanders, Once AgainA recent piece by Anne George, Vice President of Public Relations for ISO-New England, calls CLF’s critiques baseless. Here’s why she’s wrong. |  |