November 29, 2023

This Calving Season, We Are Putting North Atlantic Right Whale Babies in Danger 

by Erica Fuller

Right whale mothers and calves are especially vulnerable to being hit by boats and ships. For the species to survive, we need to better protect them.

Right whale mother swimming after a small calf
November 28, 2023

Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature

by Pam Reynolds

Outdoorswoman Mardi Fuller has reveled in nature all her life – hiking, backpacking, paddling, and more. In fact, the mountaineer, who enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, and ice climbing, has earned a rare distinction: In January 2021, she became the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in winter. “Maybe 1,000 people… Continue reading Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature

Mardi Fuller climbs Mt. Osceola in New Hampshire.
November 15, 2023

Record-breaking Rains Harm Ecosystems and Inspire Action in New Hampshire 

by Melissa Paly

A summer of extreme weather in New Hampshire has harmed the environment. It has also inspired citizens to take action.

November 8, 2023

McNeil Biomass Plant’s District Energy Project is a Bad Deal for Vermont

by Elena Mihaly

The last thing we need is for this air- and climate-damaging plant to expand – which is why Burlington’s City Council should vote “no” on the proposed District Energy Project.

A pile of wood chips, increasing in height as it continues towards the right. A vehicle tire is behind it.
November 7, 2023

In the Eye of a Storm

by Deanna Moran

The climate crisis is here. That means we must not only focus on how to prevent future climate impacts but also on how to preserve life and prevent damage to our homes, neighborhoods, and cities today. Here’s how.

This aerial photo shows flooding in a neighborhood in Montpelier, Vermont. Brown water covers the streets and yards of homes and businesses. Green mountains rise in the distance. Photo credit: Vince Franke
November 1, 2023

Utilities Need to Do Their Part to Prepare for Climate Change 

by Johanna Epke

Utility companies are not preparing for the cost of climate change-fueled weather, and consumers are paying for it.

A man sitting on the stoop of a house surrounded by floodwater
October 30, 2023

Bioenergy in New England: A New Report 

by Caitlin Peale Sloan

CLF’s recently published study finds that bioenergy can play a limited role in industries that are near-impossible to electrify – but clean energy like solar, wind, and heat pumps must largely pave the path forward.

New Hampshire's Energy Strategy calls for more natural gas – which is the last thing we need.
October 24, 2023

Powering the Electric Car Revolution: Mineral Mining 

by Anxhela Mile

As demand for electric vehicles rises, so does demand for the minerals that make up their batteries. We can ensure mining for them does not hurt people or the environment.

A row of cars alongside a curb plugged into curbside charging stations to recharge while parked. A red sedan is first in view, and then a black/grey SUV behind it.
October 20, 2023

Urban Forests are Great for People and the Planet – Here’s How to Help Them Thrive

by Julia Carlton MacKay

Urban forests have health and climate benefits. But many communities struggle with nurturing and maintaining them. We looked at solutions to help urban forests grow.

A street in Holyoke, Massachusetts, lined with trees in bloom
October 19, 2023

Pickett Mountain is No Place for Mining 

by Sean Mahoney

Mining Pickett Mountain would damage irreplaceable Maine wilderness, including protected lands, waters, and species.

Baxter State Park