Mar 18, 2024

The Truth About Carbon Footprints

The carbon footprint concept was a clever marketing tool used by fossil fuel companies to spread the blame on carbon pollution.

water droplet in the shape of a foot on a leaf
Mar 15, 2024

Adam Aguirre

Adam comes to CLF from working as a litigator at firms in Burlington, Vermont, and Boston, where he practiced in the white collar and governmental investigations, data privacy, and commercial disputes groups. Adam earned a B.A. in Government from Georgetown University and a M.S.Ed. from Hunter College. He worked for more than a decade as… Continue reading Adam Aguirre

Adam Aguirre
Mar 01, 2024

Biden Nominates Three New Candidates for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 

“Judy Chang’s nomination sends a strong signal that the White House is committed to sound energy policy, a just transition to clean energy, and openness to reforms that would make FERC a full partner in protecting both the environment and the economy in the energy transition now underway,” said Brad Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation. “Regardless of who is appointed, we will be at the table urging the Commission to stop the unrelenting expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure that FERC historically has encouraged.”

At an angle facing upwards, against a blue sky, are two electricity transmission towers.
Feb 12, 2024

Vermont Bottle Bill: An Urgent Makeover Is Overdue 

When Vermont first passed its bottle bill back in 1973, the program was a revolutionary tool to slash litter and boost recycling rates. Today, the program covers less than half of the drinks on store shelves. It’s time for an update

Point of view photo from inside of reverse vending machine used to return empty containers that participate in bottle bill programs.