Feb 16, 2024
“She was found 20 miles off the coast, and we’ll probably never know exactly where she was hit,” said Erica Fuller, Senior Counsel at Conservation Law Foundation. “But what we do know, is that the seasonal speed zones need to be bigger and the regulated boats need to be smaller than the current rule. These deaths are tragic and preventable; it’s past time for regulators to move forward with the protections that these critically endangered whales need to survive.”
Feb 14, 2024
“Entanglements are a constant threat to right whales, cutting their lives short and painting a disheartening future for this species,” said Erica Fuller, CLF Senior Counsel. “There have been concerns about the threat Maine fishing gear poses to right whales for years. It’s time to move forward with new fishing practices to give these endangered whales a chance at survival.”
Feb 13, 2024
“The saddest aspect of the last several years is the avoidable deaths of calves that didn’t even make it to their first birthday,” said Erica Fuller, senior counsel at Conservation Law Foundation. “Good intentions will not save right whales; a strong vessel speed rule will save right whales. The government needs to act with the urgency that the situation demands.”
Feb 09, 2024
A zine created by Chelsea residents uses art and creative writing to highlight key data from the Healthy Neighborhoods Study.
Feb 08, 2024
Vermont can make Big Oil pay for its role in climate change with the Climate Superfund bills.
Feb 08, 2024
CLF is fighting to enforce anti-idling laws and protect communities from tailpipe pollution.
Jan 31, 2024
Scientists are finding neonicotinoids which are used by farmers on seeds are killing pollinators, and that threatens our food system. Now Vermont’s Pollinator Protection Bill seeks to protect our crops.
Jan 29, 2024
This month, the Supreme Court heard a ruling on two cases that have have the potential to reshape the balance of power between federal courts and agencies.
Jan 24, 2024
Weather whiplash, unpredictable weather patterns and extreme weather are becoming increasingly frequent. These are changes we can see and feel and it’s time to prepare.
Jan 23, 2024
How does your state stack up in this report card? Could your elected officials be doing more to cut litter and keep bottles out of landfills?
