It’s hardly news that temperatures in New England drop below freezing in winter. But as CLF has long argued, we have plenty of fuel to get through even the coldest winters unscathed, without footing the bill for a polluting new pipeline. And on top of that, if we want to avoid the most devastating effects of climate change, we must stop using dirty fuels like gas altogether.
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Mar 11
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Right Whales Are The Right Whale to Save – Just Ask Vineyard Wind
Vineyard Wind signed an agreement in January with the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and other environmental groups under which they will take historic steps to protect right whales.
Mar 7
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The Year Ahead in Washington: CLF’s Federal Ocean Policy Priorities
The 2018 midterms brought a Democratic majority to the House, giving us new and exciting opportunities for environmental legislation. This Congressional session, CLF’s Oceans team is focused on protecting special places in New England’s ocean, effectively addressing threats facing the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, and promoting sustainable fisheries.
Mar 6
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Toxic chemicals threaten water supply in seven municipalities
“That standard should probably be set between 1 part per trillion and zero,” said Bradley Campbell, president of the foundation. “That’s where the agencies should end up, if they engage deeply in the science.”
Mar 5
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Offshore Wind and Right Whales Can Coexist. Here’s How.
It’s an exciting time for offshore wind in New England, with multiple projects moving forward over the next decade. Developers can move the clean energy industry forward while protecting North Atlantic right whales by following these best practices.
Feb 28
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Senate Confirms Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency
“The 52 Senators who voted to confirm Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency are each complicit in the countless premature deaths, compromised health, and global economic peril that will undoubtedly result from Wheeler’s agenda to weaken protections and safeguards that are fundamental to the agency’s mission,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell.
William “Bill” Roper
William Roper is the president and founder of Slow Communities, a consultancy offering creative thinking to foundations and non-profit organizations in the areas of strategic planning, program development, cumulative impact, evaluation, and governance and concerning innovative citizen participation and community planning. Previously, Bill served the Orton Family Foundation from 1998 – 2012, initially as Director of Programs,…
Virginia “Ginny” Welles
“I am at CLF to collaborate with and assist the CLF staff as they seek innovative ways to address the myriad of serious challenges to quality of life here in New England and beyond. I believe it is imperative that everyone who can lend a hand do so because the challenges are so great.” Virginia Welles…
Feb 21
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CLF and Partners Reach Agreement with Central Maine Power
“The disastrous effects of climate change are at our front door and we must take aggressive action to reduce our emissions to zero by 2050,” said Greg Cunningham, Vice President and Director of CLF’s Clean Energy and Climate Change program. “The Clean Energy Connect project will significantly reduce New England’s climate-damaging emissions by providing low-carbon electricity and decreasing our reliance on natural gas.”