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February 12, 2025 | The Truth About Pushing Past Political BurnoutYou’re not alone in feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. It’s time to breathe, recenter, and direct our focus. |  |
February 11, 2025 | New Hampshire’s Latest Lead Poisoning Report: A Wake-Up Call to Protect Our ChildrenToo many families are facing an invisible danger lurking in their homes, putting kids at risk of lifelong harm: lead poisoning. But this crisis is entirely preventable. Learn how a proposed law could finally protect children and give families the peace of mind they deserve. |  |
February 7, 2025 | 6 Reasons Why We Waste So Much Food (and How We Can Stop)We have a food waste problem. Each year, the U.S. trashes about 125 to 160 billion pounds of food. And while several factors play into our increasing wastefulness, the good news is, we have readily available solutions at hand. |  |
February 7, 2025 | The Truth about Plastic Bag BansSeveral studies have emerged challenging the effectiveness of plastic bag bans. These studies and their coverage in the media are causing some confusion among consumers and legislators. We want to set the record straight, as studies critiquing plastic bag bans don’t account for the broader scope of plastics. |  |
February 7, 2025 | What’s Wrong with Burning Trash, Anyway?Incinerator companies have done a great job green-washing their true impacts on communities by implying that so-called “waste-to-incineration” facilities are good neighbors offering a safe process that eliminates waste, allows for robust recycling programs, and generates renewable energy. Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is burning waste harms the health, environment, and economy of many communities. The perceived benefits simply aren’t worth the risk. |  |
February 6, 2025 | Opening the Atlantic Ocean to Oil Drilling: Can They Do That?The Atlantic Ocean shouldn’t be exploited for fossil fuels. CLF is ready to fight any attempt to start offshore oil drilling. |  |
February 4, 2025 | The Truth About Reduced Fares: Transforming TransportationReduced fares transform communities by improving access to jobs, healthcare, and culture while cutting costs for families. But what other benefits could we unlock for everyone by making transit more affordable? |  |
February 3, 2025 | Can Trump Stop Offshore Wind in New England?Regardless, we’ll fight to keep offshore wind moving forward for the sake of cheaper energy and a healthier future. |  |
January 29, 2025 | Zeyneb Magavi Has a Down-to-Earth Plan for Home HeatingAccording to Zeyneb Magavi, geothermal energy is a grand opportunity to shift into a new clean energy age, tackling climate change and lowering energy costs all at the same time. |  |
January 27, 2025 | Where We Build Matters: Transforming Connecticut’s Infrastructure DecisionsEveryone deserves safe, healthy communities to live and thrive in, and transitioning to clean energy offers a powerful opportunity to make that vision a reality. But outdated infrastructure planning continues to harm families and neighbors. Learn how we can fix these broken systems, prioritize equity, and build a fairer, more sustainable future for all. |  |