Feb 02, 2023
Prepping Our Electric Grid for Climate Change
CLF is working with New England communities and our partners to reform ISO-New England so it supports, rather than obstructs, our clean energy transition.
State: Connecticut
Feb 01, 2023
The Truth About Electric Stoves
The gas industry is trying to convince us that electric stoves are inferior to gas stoves. But we’ve got the facts that make electric stoves sizzle with potential.
Jan 31, 2023
Can Cod Make a Comeback? This Fish Story Shows Promise
New England’s fishery managers have adopted a new plan to help the Gulf of Maine cod population bounce back.
Jan 30, 2023
Black Lives Matter
All of us at CLF are reeling from and sharing in the national outrage over the murders and persecution of black people perpetrated and condoned by the police and other state actors. Racial justice is at the heart of climate justice, and we fight for both.
Jan 13, 2023
Can Electric Cars Handle a New England Winter? Yes – And Here are Three Reasons Why.
From better batteries to more public charging stations, electric cars can take New England winters like a champ.
Jan 12, 2023
Report Details Future of Clean Hydrogen in Connecticut
“Most hydrogen is currently produced from fossil fuels, so it cannot be considered clean energy,” said Shannon Laun, Vice President of CLF Connecticut and an appointed member of the task force. “As the report makes clear, the way hydrogen is produced is a critical piece of the puzzle. Investing in dirty hydrogen could actually increase emissions and make it harder to meet our climate goals, but clean hydrogen certainly has promise for uses that are hard to electrify.”
Jan 05, 2023
Why Are New England Electricity Prices Increasing This Winter?
Maine received our first snowfall of the season a few weeks ago. As I woke up on that Monday morning, I was greeted by flurries outside my window and the gentle rumble of my heat pump warming my home. Having lived in New England my entire life, I know our winters are no joke – and… Continue reading Why Are New England Electricity Prices Increasing This Winter?
Dec 29, 2022
5 Questions for Shannon Laun
Shannon Laun oversees CLF’s newly opened Connecticut office, making headway on the state’s biggest environmental challenges.
Dec 19, 2022
Conservation Matters
Clean water is a fundamental human right, and we at CLF are dedicated to defending it.
Dec 15, 2022
Sam Cardwell
Sam comes to CLF from a small plaintiffs’ firm where he worked as a paralegal. His work on toxic tort cases sparked his interest in protecting clean water and fresh air. Based in the Connecticut office, he works primarily in the Clean Energy and Climate Change Program and the Environmental Justice Program. He received his… Continue reading Sam Cardwell
