In Massachusetts’ first lawsuit challenging a data center expansion, Lowell residents are fighting a state permit that would allow more diesel pollution near homes, parks, and a school. The case also challenges a process that let the company operating the facility move ahead before residents had a fair chance to be heard.
Boston needs a comprehensive, well-funded plan to protect our coast from climate change.
Nomi Sofer is the Content Director at CLF. In that role she sets content strategy, writes and edits blogs, feature stories, and development communications, and serves as the editorial director for Conservation Matters, CLF’s member magazine. Nomi has more than 12 years of experience leading strategic communications for nonprofits and research institutions working to reduce inequities in postsecondary education, child health and wellbeing, and the criminal legal system. She… Continue reading Nomi Sofer
Lowell residents are seeking to pause activities related to the air permit approval and prevent Markley from operating and constructing additional diesel generators and cooling towers while the lawsuit proceeds.
It is long past time for Massachusetts to join the 28 states with dedicated funding for access to nature, clean water, local parks, and enhancement of our natural defenses.
“Participatory action research” is an innovative approach to community building that values the leadership of residents.
CLF is suing to protect the Endangered Species Act and New England’s Atlantic salmon from the Trump administration’s attacks
Boston deserves a plan that embraces the innovative, nature-based solutions our communities have already helped design.
Extreme heat forced FIFA to add new protections for players and fans during the 2026 World Cup. Yet the tournament also gave oil giant Aramco a global platform, exposing the contradiction at the heart of sportswashing: celebrating the game while helping a major polluter polish its image.
These batteries, while quite different than the ones in our phones or computers, work the same. They store energy so we can use it later.
