June 6, 2025

The Missing Link in Transportation Project Planning 

by Emily Green

States are pouring money into roads and highways. It’s time for a better plan — one that cuts pollution and brings real driving alternatives to every community.

A Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Bus waits at Hampshire Plaza to pick up passengers.
June 5, 2025

‘Zombie moose’: As climate change shortens winters, ticks ravage New Hampshire’s moose population

As winters get shorter, tick populations are booming – and moose are suffering for it.

A young bull against the forest of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
June 4, 2025

Why is Composting Important? (Hint: It Will Help Solve Our Trash Crisis)

by Conservation Law Foundation

The uptick in composting is a huge step forward in combatting our trash crisis. But we can’t do the hard work on our own. We need cities, towns, and states to invest in infrastructure that will make composting easy and affordable for everyone.

curbside composting bin
June 2, 2025

Not on Our Watch: Protecting New England’s Ocean from Offshore Drilling

by Priscilla Brooks

The Trump administration is pledging to open our waters to hazardous oil and gas drilling.

Oil rig sitting on the ocean
May 29, 2025

The Truth About Indoor Air Quality

by Pam Reynolds

We spend so much time indoors, working, studying, exercising, or just lounging around on the couch that indoor air quality – or the lack of it – can profoundly affect our health.

May 23, 2025

Connecticut Students Deserve Fare-Free Transit – This Law Can Help

by Marc Gonzalez

Fare-free transit could open doors for thousands of Connecticut students. Learn how this law can remove transportation barriers, boost opportunity, and invest in youth potential. Drawing from personal experience, Marc Gonzalez makes a compelling case for statewide fare-free buses as a bridge to a brighter future.

CTtransit bus in downtown Hartford, supporting fare-free transit for students.
May 15, 2025

The Truth About Vermont’s Clean Heat Standard

by Jenny Rushlow

It’s still possible to craft policy to cut polluting emissions while protecting our bank accounts.

A bright orange, clearly outdated furnace with leaking water underneath it in a basement.
May 14, 2025

What Is Greenwashing?

Some of the world’s biggest polluters want us to believe they’re going green – but they’re really just hiding “business as usual” behind slick words. Here’s how to spot greenwashing in action.

Illustration of greenwashing
May 13, 2025

Exploring Neighborhood Health Through Residents’ Eyes

by Sarah White

Greater Boston residents have created a housing affordability “report card” that reflects the priorities and expertise of community members.

Rows of homes in a Boston neighborhood viewed from above
May 8, 2025

Fighting Climate Change, One State at a Time

by Sarah White

States need to rise to the occasion and fight climate change on a local level

Electric stovetop