Aug 13, 2026
Four Reasons New Englanders Should Say No to Gas Pipeline Expansion
From its price volatility to its pollution, there are plenty of reasons the region doesn’t need more gas.
State: Rhode Island
Aug 10, 2026
Five Ways CLF Has Fought to Protect Fish and Fisheries
Decades of advocacy have made a difference in New England.
Aug 06, 2026
Why Tire Pollution Is More Than Just a Trash Problem
Tires break down and release toxic chemicals into our waterways.
Aug 05, 2026
New England’s Best Beaches (And How We’re Protecting Them)
Our favorite shores deserve to be protected from climate change, pollution, and other threats.
Jul 30, 2026
Victory for Community Advocates: Rhode Island’s Legislature Takes a Big Step Forward on Public Transit
After years of funding shortfalls and service cuts, Rhode Island riders and advocates won a major victory. The state’s new budget closes RIPTA’s projected gap, prevents another round of cuts, and invests in paratransit, bus shelters, and cleaner buses – putting public transit on firmer ground for the year ahead.
Jul 23, 2026
State, City Officials Celebrate Opening of Dexter Street Commons Mixed-Use Complex in Pawtucket
Conservation Law Foundation invested in the development through the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund, which CLF manages in partnership with MHIC.
Jul 21, 2026
Protecting Our Endangered Species (Act) from Trump: Why We’re Suing the Administration
CLF is suing to protect the Endangered Species Act and New England’s Atlantic salmon from the Trump administration’s attacks
Jul 19, 2026
The World Cup’s Blistering Heat Exposed FIFA’s Aramco Sportswashing
Extreme heat forced FIFA to add new protections for players and fans during the 2026 World Cup. Yet the tournament also gave oil giant Aramco a global platform, exposing the contradiction at the heart of sportswashing: celebrating the game while helping a major polluter polish its image.
Jul 17, 2026
Rhode Island’s Biggest 2026 Legislative Wins
Advocates made significant progress in the legislature for our Rhode Island communities and environment.
Jul 01, 2026
What Is Battery Storage?
These batteries, while quite different than the ones in our phones or computers, work the same. They store energy so we can use it later.
