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.
May 19
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May 18
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State Leaders Must Test Pesticides for Toxic Forever Chemicals Now
Toxic PFAS have been found in some pesticides – where they’re not supposed to be. We’re demanding state leaders take immediate action to curb this toxic threat.
May 14
2021
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What Right Whale Names Can Teach Us About This Beautiful Species
Right whale names open a unique window into a whale’s life, describing unique physical features and telling the story of the experiences that they have overcome.
But who’s behind naming the whales? Or why do they bother naming them? Here’s the how, the why, and much more.
May 13
2021
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Can We Make Waste Incinerators Safe? Yes, By Shutting Them All Down
Incinerator emissions are polluting the air and poisoning our communities. The problem is, clean air laws often favor polluters instead of the people they’re supposed to protect.
May 12
2021
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A Gift from the Ocean: My First Right Whale Sighting
With fewer than 370 North Atlantic right whales left on the planet, an encounter with this species is a rare and extraordinary experience. Adilson Gonzalez shares his first sighting of these critically endangered animals.
May 11
2021
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Our Explainer on What Just Happened on the Boston Waterfront
In 2018, CLF sued to prevent the plan from moving forward, and last month, the court ruled in our favor. Here’s what you need to know about that decision and what still is at stake in this critical case.
May 10
2021
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4 Dangerous Southern New England Landfills to Keep an Eye On
Expanding a landfill’s acreage or the number of tons it buries each year only increases the pollution it emits. That’s why CLF is fighting back against these southern New England landfill expansion proposals.
May 10
2021
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6 Dangerous Northern New England Landfills to Keep an Eye On
Time and again, corporate waste giants are granted permission to expand their dangerous landfills. CLF is working to stop these Northern New England landfills from getting bigger and harming our communities.
Apr 30
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New England’s Electric Grid Operator Stands in the Way of Clean Energy
New England won’t be able to meet its climate goals and enjoy the benefits of clean energy unless our grid operator undertakes serious reform.
Apr 30
2021
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It’s Time to Start Closing the Pandemic Loophole on Boston’s Waterfront
With life expected to slowly return to some semblance of normal by the summer, we must continue to find ways to promote public health and the economy. But we also must protect the public’s right to access open space along the city’s waterfront.