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January 9, 2019 | There are Toxic Chemicals in Our Drinking WaterIn communities from Houlton, Maine, to Flint, Michigan, the safety of our drinking water can no longer be taken for granted. The newest threat comes from a suite of human-made chemicals collectively known as PFAS – per- and polyfuoroalkyl substances. These dangerous chemicals do not break down over time; they remain in the environment –… Continue reading There are Toxic Chemicals in Our Drinking Water |  |
January 9, 2019 | The Year Ahead at the Vermont State HouseCLF is focused on cutting carbon and plastic pollution, protecting our children from lead poisoning, and securing funding to clean up Lake Champlain. |  |
January 9, 2019 | How Much Do You Really Know About Gas?The Big Gas industry talks about fracked gas as a “clean” alternative to polluting fossil fuels like coal or oil. But how much do we really know about it as a fuel source? Test your knowledge with this 2-minute quiz. |  |
January 8, 2019 | Free Guide Takes Guesswork Out of Hiring for Rhode Island FarmersSarah Turkus knows firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate complex legal issues while running a busy small farm. Sarah has been a farmer and youth educator since 2010 and, in her latest endeavor, manages a nonprofit cooperative farm that opened in 2018. In preparing for the farm’s launch, Sarah wanted to ensure that… Continue reading Free Guide Takes Guesswork Out of Hiring for Rhode Island Farmers |  |
January 4, 2019 | Cold Snap Shows We Still Don’t Need New Gas PipelinesFollowing a week of mild temperatures, New England is bracing for the cold to come. Last year, we weathered the worst cold snap that we’d faced in 100 years, complete with a new phenomenon known as a “bomb cyclone.” Now don’t be mistaken, this “bomb cyclone” did not involve Armageddon, the sky falling, or even blackouts… Continue reading Cold Snap Shows We Still Don’t Need New Gas Pipelines |  |
December 21, 2018 | Got Holiday Dinner Leftovers? Here’s What to Do with ThemFood waste can be terribly damaging to the environment. CLF’s Zero Waste Project has some tried and true tips for minimizing your food waste this holiday season. |  |
December 21, 2018 | Endangering EverettAlong the banks of the Mystic River lies a huge petroleum storage terminal. Belonging to corporate giant ExxonMobil, the Everett Terminal borders the Island End and Mystic rivers on one side – and family homes on the other. ExxonMobil is putting both at risk. |  |
December 19, 2018 | From Coal Plant to Clean Energy Center: The Evolution of Brayton PointBrayton Point Station used to be piled high with dirty coal. But today, it’s in the midst of transforming into a clean energy hub for New England. |  |
December 14, 2018 | Creating a Plastic-Free New EnglandIt’s time to take New England’s work reducing plastic pollution to the next level. CLF’s Zero Waste Project is launching our campaign to ban single-use plastic bags in all six New England states to create less pollution, cleaner coastlines, and healthier communities for all. |  |
December 13, 2018 | Using Batteries to Power Your Home and Fight Climate ChangeNew England is getting more and more of its power from local clean energy sources like rooftop solar and wind. Not only does this lower our climate-damaging emissions, it’s also spurring innovation as groups in both the public and private sector work creatively to take control of our energy future. Among these new, exciting innovations… Continue reading Using Batteries to Power Your Home and Fight Climate Change |  |