Jan 21, 2026

America is Sliding Backward in Science

Since the 2024 election, the country is working to dramatically scale back funding for science. And that reduction is likely to have grave implications for health, technology, defense, education, and the United States’ standing in the world.

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Jan 13, 2026

Saving Winter: Climate Change is Putting Winter Sports On Thin Ice

Today, in the era of climate change, the winter sports that were once integral to New England’s identity are skating, literally, on thin ice. Gone is the certainty that on any given weekend in January, conditions will be cold and snowy enough for beloved sports like snowboarding, skiing, ice skating, or sledding.

Jan 09, 2026

Sophia Nolan

Sophia Nolan joins CLF as the Program Coordinator for the Chief of Staff and the Maine Office. Prior to joining CLF, Sophia worked for Vermont Legal Aid, where she supported attorneys and clinics across the state in providing free legal assistance to Vermonters. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in History,… Continue reading Sophia Nolan

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