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August 4, 2023 | 6 Ways Urban Trees Benefit Our Climate and HealthHere are six ways that urban forestry can help our communities if we choose to invest in it. |  |
August 4, 2023 | Putting Massachusetts Climate Laws Into ActionHere’s how and why CLF is pushing the Healey administration to reach net zero by 2050. |  |
August 1, 2023 | Clean Energy Garners Praise But Big Gas Doubles Down in Regional Electricity ForumWhile Big Gas is still trying to peddle its climate-damaging products, regional officials seem poised to recognize the power of solar and wind energy. |  |
July 31, 2023 | 5 Questions for Kate Sinding DalyCLF’s new senior vice president of law and policy is a veteran environmental advocate primed to oversee the organization’s advocacy efforts across New England. |  |
July 26, 2023 | Climate Change + Stormwater Pollution Equals Dirty, Unsafe Swimming HolesNumerous beach closures in the summer of 2023 were a result of climate change and stormwater pollution. |  |
July 20, 2023 | Boston-Area Beaches Shut Down During Hottest Week of the YearBeaches across the Boston area are closed during the hottest week of the year. Climate-driven extreme rainfall is to blame. |  |
July 13, 2023 | Heat Pumps Can Keep You Cool in the SummerWhen temperatures climb, this climate-friendly technology can help keep you cool, too |  |
July 12, 2023 | A Summer of Climate ExtremesAround New England and around the country, the summer of 2023 was a summer of extreme weather. |  |
July 7, 2023 | Special Interests Aim to Sink Regulations Protecting Endangered Right WhalesNorth Atlantic right whales are on the verge of extinction – and we humans remain the biggest threat to their survival. Scientists are clear: We can’t afford to lose even one whale a year due to human causes if this critically endangered species is to recover. Collisions with boats and ships are one of those… Continue reading Special Interests Aim to Sink Regulations Protecting Endangered Right Whales |  |
July 6, 2023 | What Is Climate Justice?Climate justice is about recognizing that climate impacts, such as extended heat waves, stronger winds, and intense rainstorms, disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It calls for urgent action to prevent further harm and ensure equitable access to clean energy solutions, prioritizing historically marginalized communities for a sustainable and fair future. |  |