New England’s cod and other groundfish populations have plummeted to historic lows because of decades of overfishing. Our current system of monitoring isn’t bringing back accurate data, and a new amendment is an opportunity to improve it.
Jul 11
2018
2018
Jul 5
2018
2018
Scott Pruitt Resigns from EPA
“Don’t be fooled by the devil on his way out the door because there’s another one waiting in the wings,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell. “There is no doubt that the next EPA administrator will be another Scott Pruitt—in bed with the fossil fuel industry and rolling back environmental protections with a vengeance.”
Erica Kyzmir-McKeon, Esq.
Erica Kyzmir-McKeon, Esq. is a public interest attorney with a background in economic justice and consumer protection issues. Most recently, she was a staff attorney for the Project on Predatory Student Lending at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, where she represented individuals who were defrauded by for-profit schools. Previously, Erica was a…
Protecting New England’s Marine Monument
Stand up for the Atlantic’s only marine monument.
Jun 27
2018
2018
How to Track North Atlantic Right Whales from the Comfort of Your Home
North Atlantic right whales are on the brink of extinction. So few are left that your chances of spotting one in the wild are slim, but thanks to technology, you can track the latest intel on New England’s native whales, including up-to-the minute sighting information.
Jun 25
2018
2018
My Turn: David Ismay: No need for more gas infrastructure
A new analysis done by the regional electric grid operator, ISO-New England, confirms what experts have said for years: New England doesn’t need expensive new gas pipelines to keep the lights on and our homes warm during harsh winters. Instead, the clean power and energy efficiency we are already buying will guarantee year-round reliability and…
Jun 20
2018
2018
Repeal of National Ocean Policy Prioritizes Resource Exploitation Over Healthy Oceans
“The repeal of the National Ocean Policy is another attack in the Trump administration’s all-out assault on the nation’s public lands and oceans for the sake of private exploitation and profit,” said Dr. Priscilla Brooks, Director of Ocean Conservation at CLF. “This repeal ignores how smart, science-driven ocean management creates economic, recreational, and environmental benefits. We are incredibly disappointed by this reckless action.”
Jun 13
2018
2018
What Offshore Wind Means for New England
New England is forging ahead with offshore wind in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Jun 8
2018
2018
What Is Net Metering?
Strong net metering policies are a critical step on our path towards a local, clean energy future.
Chris Stix
Chris Stix is an equity investor and former sell side analyst. Since leaving Morgan Stanley in 2002 Chris has been managing a portfolio, primarily focusing on global asset allocation. Previously, he was head of global communications equipment research at SG Cowen. From 2003 to 2010 Chris was an Overseer and Trustee at the Joslin Diabetes…