Jul 23, 2025
Beneath the Surface, Humans are Threatening Biodiversity in Gulf of Maine Ecosystems
Biodiversity is key to a healthy, thriving Gulf of Maine, but we’re putting it at risk
State: Massachusetts
Jul 17, 2025
The Truth About a World Rife with ‘Forever Chemicals’
Our homes are rife with PFAS. Even though chemical companies have known for decades that forever chemicals are toxic to humans and don’t dissolve once out in the world, they’ve resisted eliminating them because, well, they’re profitable.
Jul 16, 2025
Sarah Craig
Sarah Craig is a senior attorney in CLF’s Clean Air and Water program. Prior to joining CLF, Sarah was a partner at Kirkland and Ellis LLP where she worked on a wide range of complex litigation matters, including disputes involving false advertising, products liability, and intellectual property infringement. Sarah graduated summa cum laude from the University… Continue reading Sarah Craig
Jul 14, 2025
Court Rules CLF’s Tailpipe Pollution Case Can Move Forward
This ruling brings us one step closer to protecting the health of our communities and ensuring that polluting companies violating clean air laws can’t avoid accountability.
Jul 10, 2025
Protecting Citizens’ Rights to Sue for Clean Air
When illegally idling vehicles produce toxic fumes, citizens should be able to fight back.
Jul 09, 2025
Two Stories, A Scent of Déjà Vu
Across regions, people are standing up for their health, culture, and environment – pushing back on unjust waste infrastructure and reclaiming power over their communities’ futures. In Old Town, Maine, and New Bedford, Massachusetts, residents are confronting a familiar pattern – and showing what it takes to break the cycle and build lasting change.
Jul 07, 2025
Officials Allow Polluting New Bedford Trash Facility to Proceed
In partnership with the community, CLF has been actively opposing the expanded facility.
Jul 07, 2025
Bottle Return Programs in New England: A Report Card
How does your state stack up in this report card? Could your elected officials be doing more to cut litter and keep bottles out of landfills?
Jul 03, 2025
Ocean SOS: The Fishy Story Behind Ocean Plastic Pollution
Via a cartoon, a seal and a turtle explain what’s causing plastic pollution in the ocean and who’s responsible.
Jul 02, 2025
Philip Papiasvili
Phil Papiasvili is a Staff Attorney II in CLF’s Boston office. He is part of the Healthy & Resilient Communities Program with a focus on Community Resilience. Phil holds a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to joining CLF,… Continue reading Philip Papiasvili
