“What the tragedy in the Merrimack Valley makes clear is that we need to be weaning ourselves off natural gas now,” said Bradley Campbell, president of the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston. “This is a system with too many risks and vulnerabilities.’’
Oct 12
2018
2018
Oct 11
2018
2018
Court Upholds Only Ocean Monument in the U.S. Atlantic
A federal judge ruled that the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument was created legally. The ruling confirms that the Antiquities Act can be used to protect the ocean, keeping these underwater spaces safe from oil drilling and commercial fishing.
Oct 4
2018
2018
CLF Dismisses Appeals of Gas-Fired Power Plant Permits
“The power industry tried every trick in the book to avoid the inevitable, and the state’s highest court rejected each one,” said David Ismay, Senior Attorney at CLF. “The goal of our appeals was to ensure these fossil fuel power generators would reduce their emissions year after year for the sake of our communities and the climate. And the recent Supreme Judicial Court ruling has done just that. We still have a long way to go in the fight to halt climate change and build a thriving clean energy economy, but for the time being, our work with these plants is done.”
Oct 4
2018
2018
Landmark Law Leads to Climate Victory in Massachusetts
CLF dismissed three appeals challenging the permits for two new gas-fired power plants after Massachusetts’ highest court reaffirmed that lowering climate-damaging emissions is the law of the land in the Commonwealth.
Oct 3
2018
2018
Merrimack Gas Explosions: A Tragic Byproduct of Natural Gas
The dangers of natural gas range from pollution to explosions. Fortunately, there are safer alternatives we can use to heat and power our homes.
Oct 1
2018
2018
People “Pitch a Blanket” to Claim Public Space on Boston Waterfront
Public space is about people feeling welcome to use it. CLFs Pitch A Blanket event was a reminder that meaningful public access to the water – not just token spaces – are essential for the city to come to life.
Sep 25
2018
2018
Counting Down the Weeks to Election Day 2018
As we head into election season this November, it’s on us to hold New England’s elected representatives to a higher standard on their commitment to the environment.
Individual Giving Manager
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) seeks an experienced development professional to manage both its general appeal and leadership annual giving programs. This person will serve as an integral member of a nine-member development team, working collaboratively with major gifts, research, events and operations staff. The Individual Giving Manager will also work with CLF’s State and Program…