June 30, 2023

How Cities Can Prepare for Summer Heat Waves

by Deanna Moran

Climate change means heat waves are getting longer and more frequent. But cities can prepare by implementing three simple steps.

View of a city skyline in the summer heat
June 26, 2023

Massachusetts Bottle Bill: 3 Reasons Why We Need to Modernize It

by Mara Shulman

Litter is taking a toll on Massachusetts’ health and economy. These three reasons show how an updated bottle bill could help us change that.

Bottle redemption machine.
June 15, 2023

Six Fascinating Facts About Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

by Jennifer Felt

Here are six fascinating facts to help you get to know one of New England’s ocean treasures.

June 9, 2023

The Debt Ceiling Bill Aimed to Reform Permitting for Energy Infrastructure – But It Fails to Make Meaningful Progress

by Bradley Campbell

The debt ceiling bill included measures to speed up permitting of energy infrastructure. Here’s why they could actually make things worse.

Construction of an offshore wind turbine
June 8, 2023

What Do the New EPA Power Plant Standards Mean for New England?

by Greg Cunningham

These proposed standards can reduce carbon pollution, but need to be more stringent to work.

A photo of a gas power plant against a deep blue sky. The infrastructure is lit by an orange glow.
June 7, 2023

Our Fight to Stop a New Hampshire Landfill Is Headed to State Supreme Court

by Heidi Trimarco

Since 2019, CLF has been fighting alongside Bethlehem residents to stop an unnecessary landfill expansion. Now, our fight against Casella heads to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

June 7, 2023

A Smoke Signal We Should Heed

by Pam Reynolds

Wildfires in Canada are creating a smoky haze around New England as a signal of the costs of climate change.

A hazy Boston skyline as a result of raging wildfires in Canada is a sign of the impacts of climate change.
June 6, 2023

Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean

New England’s ocean is full of fascinating and beautiful marine life. Each of these species depends on a healthy ocean to thrive, and all are impacted by the threat of warming waters caused by the climate crisis. Protected areas in our ocean, like the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, are known to help… Continue reading Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean

Atlantic Wolffish
June 2, 2023

Did You Know These 5 Facts about New England’s Ocean?

From deep-sea canyons to underwater forests, New England’s ocean abounds with life.

Ocean wave
June 2, 2023

Why New England Needs Stricter Clean Cars and Trucks Standards

by Emily Green

The cars, buses, and trucks we drive are the largest source of climate damaging emissions in the region. We need bold standards to slash this pollution and slow climate change.

A row of gray electric cars being charged at charging stations.