January 26, 2022

Why Is ISO-New England Helping Big Oil Lie to You?

by Greg Cunningham

A misleading letter peddled by Big Oil echos the anti-clean energy rhetoric of a supposedly credible source: ISO-New England.

Image: a person wearing mittens turns on a radiator.
January 21, 2022

Carbon Pricing 101

by Priya Gandbhir

A previous version of this blog was published in August, 2017 With the federal government stymied over any meaningful climate legislation, it’s up to the states to take the lead on curbing carbon pollution. Here in New England, such leadership is nothing new. Five New England states have climate laws in the books, mandating cuts… Continue reading Carbon Pricing 101

January 20, 2022

Connecticut Takes Promising Steps Towards Our Clean Energy Future

by Shannon Laun

State officials recommend immediately downsizing and wrapping up a Connecticut plan to expand gas heat.

January 19, 2022

Fishing for a Future: What “The Codfather” Fishing Scandal Can Teach Us About Fishery Management

by Peter Shelley

For more than two decades, Carlos “The Codfather” Rafael dominated the New England groundfishery. He made millions from his criminal activities before a sting operation shut him down and forced him into prison.

CLF’s latest publication offers guidance to improve the current management system and avoid another scandal like Rafael’s.

Fishing for a Future: What “The Codfather” Fishing Scandal Can Teach Us About Fishery Management
January 12, 2022

My Turn: Energy Failure in New Hampshire

by Nick Krakoff

The state’s Public Utilities Commission recently reversed nearly a decade of progress on energy efficiency in the state.

We need energy efficiency to protect our people and our climate.
January 12, 2022

Holding Producers Accountable for the Waste They Create

by Olivia Synoracki

Manufacturers should not be allowed to reap profits while their toxic products and packaging harm our health and environment. Producer responsibility laws have the potential to drastically cut our waste generation and disposal, as well as their harms. And all while holding producers accountable.

pile of trash bags full of waste
January 6, 2022

Polluters Latest Greenwashing Scam? Pretending Plastics Are Part of the “Circular Economy”

by Kevin Budris

During my recent stint on parental leave, I tried to disconnect from my Zero Waste work. But I quickly realized that there’s no off-switch for corporate greenwashing. So, I’d like to set the record straight. What does circular economy really mean? And why will single-use plastics and waste-burning technologies never have a place in it? Here are the answers.

plastic six recycling symbol
December 28, 2021

5 Questions for Melissa Paly, Great Bay–Piscataqua Waterkeeper

What draws you to Great Bay and the Piscataqua River?  I’ve lived in New Hampshire’s Seacoast region for years, raised my kids here, and poked around our harbors, salt marshes, and rivers as a sailor and kayaker. Besides this area just being so beautiful, I love the regional history that is written around the water.… Continue reading 5 Questions for Melissa Paly, Great Bay–Piscataqua Waterkeeper

Great Bay Piscataqua Waterkeeper Melissa Paly
December 27, 2021

The Promise and Potential of Urban Agriculture

by Hoai Thuong Tran

When combined with traditional local agriculture, urban agriculture provides a unique opportunity to build and strengthen a robust local food system. This is especially true here in New England, where interest in local food is booming, but easy and affordable access to it is still limited, especially for low-income urban residents.

December 23, 2021

The Power of Urban Agriculture in Transforming a Community

by Sara Dewey

Providing more access to land for farming in our cities will help accelerate urban agriculture and support low-income, people of color, immigrant, and New American farmers in search of land on which to grow.

Mill City Grows, Lowell