National Archives

Jun 15, 2026

Final Rejection of Trump Administration’s Offshore Wind Permitting Pause

Court affirms its preliminary decision to end freeze.

A view from the ground-up of wind turbines against a blue sky with some clouds.

Jun 01, 2026

Protecting New England’s Sweetest Tradition

Climate change is threatening New England’s maple sugaring season, making it shorter and more unpredictable. At Clark’s Sugar House in New Hampshire, one family’s story shows what’s at stake for one of the region’s oldest traditions.

A metal sap bucket hangs from a tapped maple tree in a snowy New England sugarbush. Bare trees, patches of melting snow, fallen leaves, and stacked wooden boards fill the background, capturing the quiet winter landscape of maple sugaring season.

May 27, 2026

Weather Whiplash: Climate Change is Creating More Extremes. Here’s How to Prepare.

Weather whiplash, unpredictable weather patterns and extreme weather are becoming increasingly frequent. These are changes we can see and feel and it’s time to prepare.

Sea waters flood a pedestrian walkway at Boston's waterfront.

May 12, 2026

Do Offshore Wind Farms Kill Whales? Evidence Says No.

We can balance protecting whales and advancing renewable energy

Right whale breaching the surface of the water

Apr 22, 2026

Six Ways to Help the Ocean

Whether you’re picking up litter or calling your lawmakers, anyone can help protect the ocean today.

CLF staff members on a beach holding bags of garbage and a clipboard

Apr 17, 2026

Fending Off Federal Attacks on Wind Energy

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.

Mar 09, 2026

Offshore Wind Energy: FAQs

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.

Mar 03, 2026

It’s Time for States to Protect People and the Planet

Well, the Trump administration has finally done what it had long threatened to do: it slammed the door on the federal government’s authority to fight climate change. But just because something is expected doesn’t make it any less devastating – or legal. By improperly revoking the “endangerment finding” linking carbon pollution to pressing existential risks such as climate change and chronic disease, the administration abandoned even the slightest pretense of concern for American families.

a smoggy highway in winter filled with car exhaust

Feb 25, 2026

Warmer and Unpredictable Winters Imperil Iconic New England Crops

Despite this year’s backflip to the polar temperatures and snowfall totals of a bygone era, winters are undeniably becoming shorter and milder. The last decade of relatively warm, dry winters has made that clear, with temperatures accelerating upward over the last five years.

Feb 10, 2026

Can You Recycle Wine Bottles? Here’s the Truth

In most states, bottle return programs don’t cover wine bottles. So, our options for recycling them are limited. That means they end up mixed with trash or littering our communities. But there’s a simple solution: expand bottle bills.