State: New Hampshire

Feb 07, 2025

6 Reasons Why We Waste So Much Food (and How We Can Stop)

We have a food waste problem. Each year, the U.S. trashes about 125 to 160 billion pounds of food. And while several factors play into our increasing wastefulness, the good news is, we have readily available solutions at hand.

Best-before date label on aluminum can
Feb 07, 2025

The Truth about Plastic Bag Bans

Several studies have emerged challenging the effectiveness of plastic bag bans. These studies and their coverage in the media are causing some confusion among consumers and legislators. We want to set the record straight, as studies critiquing plastic bag bans don’t account for the broader scope of plastics.

Single-use plastic bags threaten our environment.
Jan 30, 2025

Shanika Amarakoon

My friend told me about her involvement with Conservation Law Foundation. When she introduced me to Tom Irwin, Vice President of New Hampshire, I was impressed with the range of work that CLF did and how it centered its work around climate and environmental justice.  I was inspired to donate and join the New Hampshire… Continue reading Shanika Amarakoon

Jan 27, 2025

Lead Poisoning in New Hampshire Rises to Alarming New Highs  

A New Hampshire state report rings alarms for the lead poisoning crisis, with 1,142 children poisoned by lead in 2023. This is the highest number of children poisoned since the state began requiring blood lead testing for one- and two-year-olds.

A gloved hand holds a blood sample labeled "Lead - Test" above a medical report listing various test results, including lead levels.