Once again, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and the Trump administration are taking aim at one of our most vital and effective environmental laws. On February 20, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a public notice asking for comments on the Clean Water Act’s coverage of pollution that enters our nation’s lakes, rivers, and oceans via groundwater.
Feb 23
2018
2018
Lake Champlain Lakekeeper®
The Lakekeeper is helping to protect our iconic lake.
Charging Up Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are good for the environment and the economy.
Feb 7
2018
2018
Vermont Legislators Debate Enforcement of Clean Water Laws
A summer of horrific blue-green algae outbreaks, particularly in Lake Carmi and along the shores of Lake Champlain, has many Vermont state legislators turning to the question of enforcement of our environmental laws. The fact is, we have protective laws on the books, but without enforcement, our water will remain polluted, threatening the health of…
Shutting Down Vermont Yankee
CLF fought for over a decade to shutdown Vermont Yankee Nuclear plant. Its closure is a chance for cleaner, more reliable energy for Vermont.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
CLF helped to launch the country’s first mandatory cap-and-trade program, a joint effort of 9 states to hold polluters accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions.
Coal-Free New England
With tenacious legal and policy advocacy, CLF has challenged coal plants across New England for violating environmental regulations and harming public health.
Putting a Price on Carbon
CLF is partnering with environmental, business, and low-income leaders to launch an effort to tax carbon pollution and save Vermonters money.
Jan 30
2018
2018
Climate Adaptation and Liability: A Legal Primer and Workshop Summary
Climate change impacts are affecting New England communities now, so CLF set out to determine the liability risks of government entities and other decision makers if they fail to prepare for these impacts. The result is the CLF Climate Adaptation and Liability report, which looks at the theories of legal liability for design professionals (such as…
Jan 30
2018
2018
Rising Seas, Rising Standards of Care
In 2013, a two-day downpour struck the Chicago area, causing massive flooding, overflowing sewers, and millions of dollars in property damage. After the clean-up, Farmers Insurance company filed a landmark class action lawsuit against the Water Reclamation District for greater Chicago on behalf of its policyholders and other property insurance companies affected by the flooding.…