Massachusetts Archives

Mar 19, 2019

Congress Acts to Save Right Whales

The SAVE Right Whales Act is an important piece of the solution for protecting this iconic species from extinction.

Mar 15, 2019

Saving Atlantic Cod

New England’s iconic fishery is in crisis.

Mar 15, 2019

MBTA Fare Hikes Spare Bus Riders, Seniors, Youth, Students

We asked, and the Fiscal and Management Control Board partially listened. The Control Board approved proposed MBTA fare hikes for the subway and commuter rail, but bus fares as well as senior, youth, and student passes won’t see an increase in price. T Fares Held Steady for Bus Riders, Discount Pass Holders On March 11,… Continue reading MBTA Fare Hikes Spare Bus Riders, Seniors, Youth, Students

Mar 14, 2019

Why We Don’t Need to Worry About Cold Snaps in New England

It’s hardly news that temperatures in New England drop below freezing in winter. But as CLF has long argued, we have plenty of fuel to get through even the coldest winters unscathed, without footing the bill for a polluting new pipeline. And on top of that, if we want to avoid the most devastating effects of climate change, we must stop using dirty fuels like gas altogether.

With energy supply during cold snaps under control, it’s time to focus on fighting climate change

Mar 13, 2019

Improving Public Transportation

CLF is working to transform public transit for all.

Mar 13, 2019

Climate Change Lawsuit Against ExxonMobil Proceeds

“Exxon has put vulnerable communities and the harbor at risk as part of its pattern and practice of deceiving regulators and the public about the risks of climate change,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell. “Exxon has known about these risks and its ongoing spills for years and is failing its most important duty under the law: to avoid spills of oil and hazardous substances that threaten public health and the environment.”