Jun 07, 2023

A Smoke Signal We Should Heed

Wildfires in Canada are creating a smoky haze around New England as a signal of the costs of climate change.

A hazy Boston skyline as a result of raging wildfires in Canada is a sign of the impacts of climate change.
May 31, 2023

Lake Advocates Say Vermont Has Botched Regulating Pollution on Dairy Farms

“In order to achieve the monumental phosphorus reductions we need to clean up the lake, we need a functioning system to regulate those farms,” said Elena Mihaly, director of the Conservation Law Foundation in Vermont. “We have a lot of concern that the structure right now is not set up for success.”

May 11, 2023

Vermont Legislature Overrides Veto of Affordable Heat Act

“Vermonters are facing a climate emergency and a heating crisis, and the status quo isn’t working for anyone,” said Elena Mihaly, Vice President and Director of Conservation Law Foundation Vermont. “Governor Scott’s attempts to kill this legislation threatened to continue an irresponsible business-as-usual approach that would have left Vermonters overly reliant on polluting, expensive fossil fuels. The Legislature’s decisive override sends a clear message, and we don’t have a moment to waste implementing this new law.” 

Vermont State House
May 08, 2023

Seeding Change

CLF’s Legal Food celebrates a milestone – its 1,000 case helping connect small farmers, food entrepreneurs, and nonprofits with free legal help.

Farm field