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October 16, 2017 | Rhode Island Boosts Home-grown Food with Comprehensive Food StrategyRhode Island is fortunate to have an active network of food producers, both on land and at sea. And we’re leading the way when it comes to growing our local food economy. |  |
October 16, 2017 | You Can Help Safeguard the Future of Menhaden, the Most Important Fish in the SeaCommonly hailed as “the most important fish in the sea,” Atlantic menhaden could soon be managed a bit differently, as the body that regulates the species hosts an important discussion next month. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will meet November 13-14 with a historic opportunity to solidify the importance of menhaden’s role in… Continue reading You Can Help Safeguard the Future of Menhaden, the Most Important Fish in the Sea |  |
October 13, 2017 | Fighting for New Hampshire’s Energy FutureUPDATE: Public comments are now open until November 6. You can send your comments by email e-mail to osiinfo@osi.nh.gov or via this form. By Melissa Birchard and Tom Irwin New Hampshire is embarking on a process that will help determine whether the Granite State embraces clean, renewable energy sources – or whether we stay addicted to polluting… Continue reading Fighting for New Hampshire’s Energy Future |  |
October 12, 2017 | Action Needed: Proposed Bill Would Weaken Clean Water Protections in MassachusettsA bill currently before the Massachusetts state legislature would shortchange and clean water protections in the state. |  |
October 12, 2017 | Rick Perry Wants to Prop Up Old Coal and Nuclear Plants at Taxpayers’ ExpenseIn a stealth move that went virtually unnoticed by major media outlets, Energy Secretary Rick Perry last week used an obscure provision of law to essentially put the government’s thumb on the scale in favor of coal-fired and nuclear power plants. Secretary Perry directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a new rule… Continue reading Rick Perry Wants to Prop Up Old Coal and Nuclear Plants at Taxpayers’ Expense |  |
October 12, 2017 | Rhode Island 2017 Legislative Recap: Food and WaterThe 2017 Rhode Island General Assembly session recessed on June 30, leaving the fate of lots of proposed legislation up in the air. The House and Senate reconvened on September 19 to handle much of the unfinished business. It appears that this year’s session is now done until January (save for PawSox hearings). CLF was… Continue reading Rhode Island 2017 Legislative Recap: Food and Water |  |
October 12, 2017 | Rhode Island 2017 Legislative Recap: EnergyWith the Rhode Island General Assembly on hiatus until January, we’re reviewing progress made on key bills this past year – and highlight bills that we will be pushing forward when the Assembly reconvenes in the new year. In this blog, we’ll talk about bills related to energy. You can find our round-up of food-… Continue reading Rhode Island 2017 Legislative Recap: Energy |  |
October 12, 2017 | Lead Poisoning is 100 Percent Preventable – So Why Is It Still a Problem Today?When discussing the tragedy of childhood lead poisoning, I’m often met with the incredulous response “Haven’t we already solved that problem?” It’s a fair question. After all, we’ve known that lead is a dangerous toxin, especially for kids, for decades – even long before the federal government banned lead from paint in 1978 and from… Continue reading Lead Poisoning is 100 Percent Preventable – So Why Is It Still a Problem Today? |  |
October 11, 2017 | Maine Makes Progress in Efforts to Prevent Lead PoisoningMaine has taken significant strides in preventing childhood lead poisoning by implementing a more protective standard for what constitutes poisoning. But a stronger standard will only help Maine’s children if local officials can actually implement it. And here’s where the State is falling short. As National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 22–28, 2017) approaches, we… Continue reading Maine Makes Progress in Efforts to Prevent Lead Poisoning |  |
October 6, 2017 | City Park Land Constitutionally Protected, says Massachusetts Supreme CourtIn a decision with significant implications for open space planning and protection across Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that municipal parklands are protected by the state’s Constitution as long as the land has been dedicated and used as a public park. The open space at issue was the Cross Street Playground in Westfield,… Continue reading City Park Land Constitutionally Protected, says Massachusetts Supreme Court |