Dec 04, 2024
Right Whale Facts: 16 Fascinating Insights About These Majestic Creatures
North Atlantic right whales are fascinating, majestic creatures. Get to know some remarkable facts about this critically endangered species.
State: Maine
Nov 26, 2024
Freediving the Marvels of Cashes Ledge
Diving Cashes Ledge reveals a fantastic hotspot of biodiversity
Nov 22, 2024
Julia Brown
Julia is a senior attorney with the Strategic Litigation team. Prior to CLF, she worked with The Wren Collective to advance policy for safer, healthier communities. She previously directed advocacy at Maine’s Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. Before moving to Maine, she represented death-sentenced clients in Georgia. Julia holds a B.A. from UNC-Chapel Hill and a… Continue reading Julia Brown
Nov 21, 2024
Maine Releases Updated Climate Action Plan
Maine’s updated Climate Action Plan comes on the heels of the state’s rejection of two standards that would have cut climate-damaging pollution from cars and trucks. The plan is supposed to chart a pathway for curbing pollution, protecting our health, and safeguarding Maine’s environment.
Nov 14, 2024
Much more needs to be done to protect Maine’s waters from industrial aquaculture
In Maine, Cooke Aquaculture grows millions of salmon in these floating cages, which are spread across 13 active sites in the state. But these operations come with serious environmental consequences, many of which are largely unregulated and unaccounted for by current oversight systems.
Nov 14, 2024
CLF to Sue One of World’s Largest Salmon Producers for Ocean Pollution
CLF has notified Cooke Aquaculture of its intent to sue for Clean Water Act violations at 13 active sites in Maine where Cooke grows millions of salmon in 150 cages. The Canadian company regularly pollutes Maine’s iconic bays and negatively impacts recreation and the lobstering and fishing industries.
Nov 13, 2024
CLF, Maine Residents Appeal Decision on Harmful Landfill Expansion
The Penobscot Nation and CLF filed an appeal to stop the harmful expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill.
Nov 12, 2024
It’s Not the 2025 We Want: What Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda Means for the Environment and the Future of New England
Project 2025, written as a blueprint for a new conservative administration, would eviscerate decades of hard-won environmental protections for the benefit of the wealthy few. The rest of us—and the country as a whole—would be much worse off because of it.
Nov 08, 2024
How Climate Change is Quietly Redefining New England’s Iconic Fall Season
Researchers at Climate Central find that autumn is becoming warmer, with consequences for our health and the environment
Nov 06, 2024
Building the Momentum for Ropeless Fishing
Getting entangled in fishing gear is a major threat to right whales. Solutions are available.
