Jun 15, 2023
Six Fascinating Facts About Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Here are six fascinating facts to help you get to know one of New England’s ocean treasures.
State: Massachusetts
Jun 13, 2023
Mass. Commits $50 Million to Green Bank
“Fossil fuels are driving the climate crisis and its impacts in our communities,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “Couple that with the dire shortage of affordable housing for those who need it most, and this green bank is filling a huge need here in Massachusetts. Polluting emissions from buildings are a scourge on our health and the planet, and this fund will go a long way towards ending our addiction to fossil fuels.”
Jun 09, 2023
The Debt Ceiling Bill Aimed to Reform Permitting for Energy Infrastructure – But It Fails to Make Meaningful Progress
The debt ceiling bill included measures to speed up permitting of energy infrastructure. Here’s why they could actually make things worse.
Jun 08, 2023
What Do the New EPA Power Plant Standards Mean for New England?
These proposed standards can reduce carbon pollution, but need to be more stringent to work.
Jun 07, 2023
A Smoke Signal We Should Heed
Wildfires in Canada are creating a smoky haze around New England as a signal of the costs of climate change.
Jun 06, 2023
Pam Reynolds
Pam joins the CLF after a long and successful career as a freelance journalist and author. A reporter and editor at The Boston Globe for more than a decade, Pam’s most recent roles have included writing for Harvard Business School, WBUR, The Barr Foundation, and IEEE Pulse Magazine, where she worked as both an associate… Continue reading Pam Reynolds
Jun 06, 2023
Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean
New England’s ocean is full of fascinating and beautiful marine life. Each of these species depends on a healthy ocean to thrive, and all are impacted by the threat of warming waters caused by the climate crisis. Protected areas in our ocean, like the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, are known to help… Continue reading Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean
Jun 02, 2023
Did You Know These 5 Facts about New England’s Ocean?
From deep-sea canyons to underwater forests, New England’s ocean abounds with life.
Jun 02, 2023
Why New England Needs Stricter Clean Cars and Trucks Standards
The cars, buses, and trucks we drive are the largest source of climate damaging emissions in the region. We need bold standards to slash this pollution and slow climate change.
May 16, 2023
Varun Deshpande
Varun Deshpande serves as CLF’s Development Research Assistant. A native of Massachusetts, Varun attended New York University where he majored in History and minored in Environmental Studies and Creative Writing. While at NYU, his senior capstone project analyzed housing in Greater Boston, in particular the history of opposition to housing density in local communities. He… Continue reading Varun Deshpande
