Apr 21, 2026
April 21, 2026 (Boston, MA) – Conservation Law Foundation, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Sierra Club have asked the state’s Department of Public Utilities to reject gas utilities’ climate compliance plans and require the companies to resubmit new ones. “These plans are a resounding failure,” said Jocelyn Lee, CLF Staff Attorney. “Each one essentially commits… Continue reading Conservation Law Foundation Asks Department of Public Utilities to Reject Utility Climate Compliance Plans
Apr 17, 2026
Though Trump may be intent on killing wind energy, the fact is that it already accounts for a significant share of the nation’s electricity. In 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, wind energy made up 10.2% of utility-scale electricity generation. Before the Trump administration attacks, wind energy also supported approximately 131,000 U.S. jobs.
Apr 03, 2026
With support from the EPA, CLF teamed up with a local marine business in New Bedford to swap their diesel engines for clean ones – making the air around the port cleaner for everyone.
Mar 31, 2026
A Climate Superfund will place the responsibility where it belongs: with the companies that cause climate change in the first place.
Mar 27, 2026
The Magnuson-Stevens Act has tried to protect our fish and fishermen, with mixed success.
Mar 25, 2026
This court’s report and recommendation brings us one step closer to more accountability for gas companies and meaningful protections for the people most affected.
Mar 19, 2026
In this special Impact edition of Conservation Matters, we aim to inspire you by sharing how CLF is turning challenge into change, advancing its critical mission in New England – despite a difficult federal landscape.
Mar 16, 2026
The Governor’s comprehensive review of energy supply and affordability is especially important and welcome in this moment, when conflict is roiling the world markets that set oil and gas prices.
Mar 12, 2026
There’s no denying that powerful actors (or countries) have stepped away from their responsibility to the planet.
But it’s not all bad news. There are some surprisingly positive developments afoot when it comes to the environment.
Mar 09, 2026
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about offshore wind projects. Learn how they work, how they benefit the environment, and the future of wind energy.
