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September 17, 2024 | EPA Finds Vermont Doesn’t Do Enough to Stop Industrial Farm PollutionA broken regulatory system for enforcing clean water laws in Vermont left farmers stuck in the middle and water quality at risk. CLF pushed for change. |  |
September 11, 2024 | 5 Questions for… Denise JanuaryMeet Denise January of Alternatives for Community and Environment, to learn more about her work and vision as a coordinator for the EJAN program: a network helping low-income residents and communities of color who face environmental challenges like air pollution and unsafe drinking water. |  |
September 11, 2024 | What Voting for the Environment Looks LikeEvaluating candidates running for office can be tricky. Especially when the environment is top of mind. Here are a few pointers to help you assess the best state, local, and national candidates. |  |
September 10, 2024 | Progress Report: Fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill ExpansionCLF is fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, which threatens the Penobscot Nation and local communities. We’re ensuring residents’ voices are heard in the fight to protect their health and environment from harmful pollution. |  |
September 9, 2024 | Five Barriers to Voting and How to Overcome ThemIn any given election, millions of us don’t vote for a whole host of reasons. Here are five common reasons people don’t vote, and how they can be overcome. |  |
September 4, 2024 | Why Your Vote Matters Now More Than EverWho you vote into office colors every aspect of your life–from the purity of the air you breathe to the safety of the water you drink. |  |
August 30, 2024 | Why Cashes Ledge Deserves to Become a National Marine SanctuaryCashes Ledge nourishes marine life and builds climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine. |  |
August 16, 2024 | We Can’t Tackle Climate Change Without Honest MathVermonters want to believe that our state leaders are acting in the best interests of our families and communities. |  |
August 13, 2024 | Methane Leaks Threaten Our Trees, Putting Our Communities at RiskTrees are vital to climate resiliency because they keep cities cooler. But many trees are dying because of methane gas leaks. |  |
August 6, 2024 | The Truth About Tree EquityThe number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change. |  |