New England’s storied cod population is on brink of collapse. Our regional and federal fishery managers are tasked with maintaining a healthy Atlantic cod population. Yet they have a long record of making management decisions that do more harm than good.
Jun 18
2019
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Jun 11
2019
2019
Why Clean, Renewable Energy Is Ready for Primetime
In spite of its critics, clean, renewable energy continues to come down in price and become better able to handle the demands of our electricity grid.
Jun 5
2019
2019
Dispensers ruin R.I. bill to make drinking straws by-request-only, advocates say
By allowing “containers of single-use plastic straws to be out in full view, on bars, counters, at drive-thru windows, and on tables,” the new version of the bill won’t achieve the type of change in consumer behavior that was originally intended, argued Amy Moses, director of the Conservation Law Foundation in Rhode Island.
Jun 3
2019
2019
Video: Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale
North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered whales on the planet. This iconic species could go extinct in our lifetime, but it’s still within our power to save them. Meet the people using the power of the law, science, and photography to save the right whale — and join us in the fight.
Stemming Tailpipe Pollution
Tailpipe pollution wreaks havoc on our health.
Ending Plastic Pollution
Stop plastic from harming our air, water, and health.
May 17
2019
2019
National Research Study Affirms Connections Between Health and Housing
New England has a housing crisis – and it’s impacting our health. These are the findings of the latest County Health Rankings, a project of the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The study found that housing affordability and quality are major influencers of health here in New England.
May 17
2019
2019
A lurking danger for R.I.’s drinking water
“This is a public-health emergency, and we need states to take action now,” said Amy Moses, director of the Conservation Law Foundation in Rhode Island.
May 13
2019
2019
Why We Need to Ditch Fracked Gas Immediately
Here in New England, we rely too much on fracked gas to heat and power our homes and businesses. If we want to avoid a climate catastrophe, we need to end fossil fuel use by 2050.
Staff Attorney (Clean Air and Water/Strategic Litigation)
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a staff attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our team working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The staff attorney will work with CLF’s Clean Air and Water and Strategic Litigation programs, and can be based in any of our state offices. What…