Jan 13, 2026
Massachusetts Ocean Plan
CLF was at the forefront when Massachusetts created a comprehensive ocean management plan.
State: Massachusetts
Jan 13, 2026
Saving Winter: Climate Change is Putting Winter Sports On Thin Ice
Today, in the era of climate change, the winter sports that were once integral to New England’s identity are skating, literally, on thin ice. Gone is the certainty that on any given weekend in January, conditions will be cold and snowy enough for beloved sports like snowboarding, skiing, ice skating, or sledding.
Jan 12, 2026
Illegal Idling is Poisoning Massachusetts Communities
Our lawsuit seeks to stop dangerous idling, protect residents’ right to clean air, and make Academy Express pay a penalty for the damage they’ve caused.
Jan 05, 2026
Justin Hawk
Justin serves as Program Coordinator for CLF’s Clean Air and Water program. He also assists with the organization’s Senior Fellows and Attorney Professional Development programs. After previously working at Veolia North America in various compliance, government affairs, sustainability, and strategy roles, Justin then co-founded a nonprofit organization promoting mental health through in-person experiences and art.… Continue reading Justin Hawk
Dec 26, 2025
Why We Should Care About Public Utilities Agencies
State public utilities agencies are the government entities that regulate the utilities operating within the state. These agencies oversee how utilities and energy companies can use your money – and how much they can charge you for their services.
Dec 22, 2025
Conservation Matters: Winter 2025
CLF is on the ground and in the courts, sustaining our clean energy progress. The stakes could not be higher. CLF will not relent until a just, affordable, and sustainable energy future becomes reality for all.
Dec 22, 2025
Let’s Talk About Why Your Energy Bill is So High
As we head into winter, the cold, hard truth is that our energy bills are destined to spiral higher.
Dec 15, 2025
A Sustainable (and Tasty) Solution to Ocean Health
Since 2019, Ken Sparta and his son Leo have quite literally leapt into the world of oyster and kelp farming, where they now regularly pull oysters and kelp from the coastal waters near Freeport, Maine. In fact, in 2024, Spartan Sea Farms hauled 100,000 pounds of kelp out of the water.
Dec 09, 2025
Building the Momentum for On-Demand Fishing
On-demand fishing gear, with fewer dangerous lines that can entangle marine life, is a key tool in protecting right whales
Dec 08, 2025
CLF Joins Legal Fight to Defend New Bedford Victory
CLF, on behalf of New Bedford community members, has filed a motion to intervene in the appeal – to continue ensuring that local residents and public health remain at the forefront of this fight.
