As we celebrate the four-year anniversary of New England’s national monuments, CLF is part of a growing movement of scientists, policymakers, businesses, and conservation organizations in the United States and around the world calling for the global protection of at least 30% of land and 30% of the ocean by 2030.
Sep 8
2020
2020
Sep 8
2020
2020
To Bury or to Burn Our Trash? That’s the Wrong Question.
We don’t have good systems for dealing with our waste other than throwing a mix of toxic junk into our garbage cans. But we could. The truth is, it’s not a question of whether we should bury or burn our waste. What we should be asking is this: how do we produce less trash?
Sep 2
2020
2020
10 Tips for Going Zero Waste
Making any life change takes time, and the same goes for slashing your trash – including what goes in your recycling bin. That’s why we’ve put together this list of tips to help you get started.
Sep 1
2020
2020
Infographic: What Should You Be Composting in Your Backyard?
Food and yard waste hurt our economy and environment. But home composting can help! Get your backyard compost started using these handy guidelines.
Aug 31
2020
2020
Infographic: 5 Items You Can Repurpose at Home
One of the best ways to slash your trash is to reuse or repurpose what you already have, rather than buying something new. Check out this infographic and see how you can give these five items new life.
Aug 28
2020
2020
Slash Your Trash and Advocate for Zero Waste
For too long we’ve relied on outdated and polluting systems to deal with our trash. What we need are new, sustainable systems that aim to reduce the trash in our lives, while protecting our people and our planet. And we can make that happen right now.
Aug 25
2020
2020
Guest Blog: Trump Rollbacks on Water Protection Threaten My Family Business
Tom Caron is a co-owner of Tall Timber, a hunting and fishing lodge at the headwaters of the Connecticut River. The far reaches of northern New Hampshire are home to the headwaters of New England’s great Connecticut River. At 410 miles in length, the Connecticut forms the boundary of New Hampshire and Vermont, then flows…
Aug 20
2020
2020
Waste Incineration is an Environmental Justice Issue
Communities across New England deal with the crude repercussions of local incinerators every day. As long we allow these facilities to operate, they will continue to poison our planet and our people.
Aug 13
2020
2020
Is New Hampshire School Drinking Water Safe?
At a time of great concern about the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential risks posed to students, teachers, and families, it’s important not to lose sight of a lingering, ongoing health problem – one that can have lifelong consequences for our kids, but that is easily preventable: lead-contaminated drinking water.
Aug 10
2020
2020
New England, and the Climate Crisis, Is Heating Up
UPDATE: Temperatures across the Northeast have soared this summer. As emissions rise and climate change worsens, extreme heat becomes more common and more people face these deadly conditions. We need to take action to prevent things from getting even worse — and to help those most affected.