Jan 05, 2024
Is Plastic Biodegradable? Here’s the truth
Regardless of how we dispose of it, plastic will not biodegrade. Here’s what that means for our communities and environment.
State: Rhode Island
Jan 04, 2024
Conservation Matters: Winter 2023
In the U.S. alone, we send millions of tons of food waste to landfills each year, where that waste produces methane emissions rivaling those from industrial sources.
Dec 29, 2023
Opinion/Guest View: Preservation Society lawsuit over wind turbines is misguided
By providing our country with clean, renewable energy, those tiny lines on the far horizon mean thousands of families won’t face the sickness and shortened lives that are required to produce fossil fuel energy.
Dec 19, 2023
James Rhodes
James “Jamie” Rhodes comes to CLF after 6 years of solo practice where he represented municipal governments in the creation of energy aggregation programs and non-profit advocacy groups at the Public Utilities Commission. Over the last 3 years, this work included serving as legal counsel to the RI State Senate’s Environment & Agriculture Committee and… Continue reading James Rhodes
Dec 18, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Microgrids in Today’s Energy Landscape
Microgrids will provide communities with energy independence, resilience, and security in the face of extreme weather.
Dec 14, 2023
Under Pressure from CLF Lawsuit, Exxon Sells Polluting Oil Terminal
In a victory for Everett residents, ExxonMobil has agreed to sell its aging facility. The site can never again be used to store polluting fossil fuels.
Nov 30, 2023
Why 28 Years of Delaying Climate Action Are Too Many
COP28 is a reminder that local governments can act on climate even when political debate stymies global negotiations
Nov 29, 2023
This Calving Season, We Are Putting North Atlantic Right Whale Babies in Danger
Right whale mothers and calves are especially vulnerable to being hit by boats and ships. For the species to survive, we need to better protect them.
Nov 28, 2023
Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature
Outdoorswoman Mardi Fuller has reveled in nature all her life – hiking, backpacking, paddling, and more. In fact, the mountaineer, who enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, and ice climbing, has earned a rare distinction: In January 2021, she became the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in winter. “Maybe 1,000 people… Continue reading Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature
Nov 07, 2023
In the Eye of a Storm
The climate crisis is here. That means we must not only focus on how to prevent future climate impacts but also on how to preserve life and prevent damage to our homes, neighborhoods, and cities today. Here’s how.
