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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. |  |
June 25, 2024 | 3 Reasons New Hampshire Needs a Bottle BillThanks to bottle bills, many New England states have increased recycling rates and now rank among the top states in the country. New Hampshire still lacks a bottle bill. Learn why that matters. |  |
June 24, 2024 | 5 Lessons for Communities in Negotiating New Energy InfrastructureCLF worked with Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE), a local community group, to negotiate with the mayor of Salem and an offshore wind developer a legal contract known as a Community Benefits Agreement. Here, we present 5 takeaways from our work with the local community. |  |
June 24, 2024 | The Truth About Fisheries Management in New EnglandFisheries management must preserve the beloved New England fishing industry with stronger regulations and measures to adapt to climate change. |  |