Mar 13, 2024
The Power of Policy
CLF is creating climate policies that will dramatically cut carbon emissions, particularly in polluting sectors like transportation.
State: Vermont
Mar 05, 2024
Thousands of Gallons of Toxic Garbage Juice Leak at Coventry Landfill
“This is exactly the type of calamity that community members feared,” said CLF attorney Nora Bosworth. “Casella has a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of the community in all of its operations. The company has failed in that duty.”
Mar 01, 2024
Fossil Fuel Interests and Dark Money Donors Are Behind Opposition to Offshore Wind
Climate deniers and fossil fuel interests are quietly fueling an anti-offshore wind misinformation campaign
Mar 01, 2024
Wine Bottles: The Case to Include Them in Bottle Return Programs
In most states, bottle return programs don’t cover wine bottles. So, our options for recycling them are limited. That means they end up mixed with trash or littering our communities. But there’s a simple solution: expand bottle bills.
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.”
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
Feb 09, 2024
With Climate Impacts Flooding the State, Vermont Needs an Updated Renewable Energy Standard
A new bill, H.289, would update VT’s standard to increase the amount of clean energy powering the state, which will slow climate change and help protect our communities
Feb 08, 2024
Vermont Should Create a “Climate Superfund” to Hold Big Oil Accountable
Vermont can make Big Oil pay for its role in climate change with the Climate Superfund bills.
Jan 31, 2024
It’s Time for Vermont to Protect its Pollinators, Farmers, and Food System
Scientists are finding neonicotinoids which are used by farmers on seeds are killing pollinators, and that threatens our food system. Now Vermont’s Pollinator Protection Bill seeks to protect our crops.
Jan 29, 2024
How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Upend Environmental Laws and Much More
This month, the Supreme Court heard a ruling on two cases that have have the potential to reshape the balance of power between federal courts and agencies.
