Vermont Legislature Must Follow through on Clean Water Commitments
by Jen DugganVermont is more than halfway through this legislative session, and there is still no clear path for funding. Our legislature has promised to fund clean water initiatives for years, yet they have kicked the funding can down the road again and again.
Rhode Island Lags Behind Neighbors on Climate
by Amy MosesThe Governor supported the concept of mandatory, enforceable, economy-wide reductions in carbon emissions during her re-election campaign. That said, she has not yet supported the only legislation that would make that a reality: the Global Warming Solutions Act (H-5444; S-658). This Act would ensure our state reduces its carbon pollution and combats climate change.
A Grand Finale for Coal-Fired Power in Massachusetts
by Sean MahoneyBrayton Point Station spewed toxic emissions for nearly 60 years. Today, the massive cooling towers finally came down, bringing us one step closer to the end of coal in New England.
New Law Would Create Roadmap to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
by David IsmayThe 2050 Roadmap Act is a critical update to the state’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA). It will ensure Massachusetts’s nation-leading climate efforts remain tied to science while establishing a new framework for fairly and efficiently achieving our climate goals by 2050.
We Can’t Recycle Our Way Out of the Plastic Pollution Problem
by John HitePlastics are everywhere, and they aren’t all recyclable. Until there’s a new system that creates a structure for using less plastic from the beginning, here’s a handy guide to what can and can’t go in the bin.
Video: We’re Losing Our Waterfront
by Conservation Law FoundationBoston is a quickly growing city, but not everyone is benefitting from that growth. Watch our video to learn more.
Meet the Winners of CLF and Bow Seat’s Healthy Whale, Healthy Ocean Challenge
by Ashira MorrisCheck out the winning artwork from CLF and Bow Seat’s Healthy Whale, Healthy Ocean Challenge. This art contest invited K-12 students from the New England and Gulf of Maine regions in the U.S. and Canada to use their creative voices to highlight the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and the need for conservation of marine ecosystems and resources.
Give Atlantic Cod a Break: Flawed Data
by Allison LorencCenturies of intense fishing and decades of poor management have driven New England’s Atlantic cod population to the brink. And, while our region’s most iconic fish could still recover, ensuring future generations will be able to enjoy fresh, local cod starts with improving our understanding of how many cod are actually being caught.
Our Recycling System is Broken. It’s Time for Plastic Producers to Take Responsibility.
by John HiteAmerican recycling is in a crisis. But this crisis is a chance to create a better system for tomorrow. Today’s products and their packaging are often made from plastic and designed for disposal. By holding the producers of those products accountable for their polluting products, we can create a system that’s better for our communities and better for our planet.
Guest Post: Court Victory against ExxonMobil Gives Weight to Community Concerns
by Conservation Law FoundationRoseann Bongiovanni is a lifelong Chelsea resident who has led significant environmental justice campaigns over more than 20 years. She is the Executive Director of GreenRoots, Inc., an organization dedicated to achieving environmental and climate justice for Chelsea and East Boston. CLF’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil passed a major milestone in March, which is a victory for…
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