Sep 09, 2024
Five Barriers to Voting and How to Overcome Them
In any given election, millions of us don’t vote for a whole host of reasons. Here are five common reasons people don’t vote, and how they can be overcome.
State: New Hampshire
Sep 04, 2024
Why Your Vote Matters Now More Than Ever
Who you vote into office colors every aspect of your life–from the purity of the air you breathe to the safety of the water you drink.
Aug 30, 2024
Why Cashes Ledge Deserves to Become a National Marine Sanctuary
Cashes Ledge nourishes marine life and builds climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine.
Aug 13, 2024
Methane Leaks Threaten Our Trees, Putting Our Communities at Risk
Trees are vital to climate resiliency because they keep cities cooler. But many trees are dying because of methane gas leaks.
Aug 06, 2024
The Truth About Tree Equity
The number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change.
Aug 02, 2024
New Hampshire Bans Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed into law today an important bill that will stop the spread of toxic chemical pollution by banning PFAS—or “forever chemicals”—in many consumer products sold in New Hampshire.
Aug 01, 2024
Fossil Fuels Are More Dangerous Than You Think. Clean Energy Offers a Way Out.
Fossil fuels are dangerous to workers and communities. Renewable energy is a safer alternative.
Jul 30, 2024
New Hampshire Environmental Justice Laws Must Consider Total Pollution
Unlike other New England states, New Hampshire does not have laws designed to consider the cumulative effects of pollution.
Jul 29, 2024
CLF Proposes Cashes Ledge as National Marine Sanctuary
Conservation Law Foundation on Monday submitted a nomination to make the Cashes Ledge Area, encompassing an extraordinary undersea mountain range and one of the most unique ecological structures in U.S. ocean waters, a National Marine Sanctuary.
Jul 26, 2024
Progress Report: Victory for Nashua – Community Defeats Asphalt Plant
Newport Construction Company dropped its lawsuit challenging Nashua’s rejection of a proposal to build a polluting asphalt plant. Amid pushback from residents, government actors, and interested organizations, including CLF, the Nashua Planning Board pointed out that the plan was inconsistent with the community’s character. The company’s withdrawal means the city’s decision stands: Nashua has defeated the asphalt plant for good.
