Jul 23, 2025
Beneath the Surface, Humans are Threatening Biodiversity in Gulf of Maine Ecosystems
Biodiversity is key to a healthy, thriving Gulf of Maine, but we’re putting it at risk
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Jul 22, 2025
Trump’s Cuts to IRA Funding are Anti-Climate and Anti-Farmer
In a short-sighted vendetta against “diversity, equity, and inclusion” the Trump administration has canceled many grants that farmers were relying on to grow their food sustainably.
Jul 17, 2025
The Truth About a World Rife with ‘Forever Chemicals’
Our homes are rife with PFAS. Even though chemical companies have known for decades that forever chemicals are toxic to humans and don’t dissolve once out in the world, they’ve resisted eliminating them because, well, they’re profitable.
Jul 15, 2025
Why Rhode Island Must Pass an Environmental Justice Law
What stands in the way of cleaner air, safer drinking water, unpolluted ports, and better health for Rhode Islanders is what we are sorely missing: an environmental justice law that takes a holistic perspective.
Jul 10, 2025
Protecting Citizens’ Rights to Sue for Clean Air
When illegally idling vehicles produce toxic fumes, citizens should be able to fight back.
Jul 07, 2025
Bottle Return Programs in New England: A Report Card
How does your state stack up in this report card? Could your elected officials be doing more to cut litter and keep bottles out of landfills?
Jul 03, 2025
Ocean SOS: The Fishy Story Behind Ocean Plastic Pollution
Via a cartoon, a seal and a turtle explain what’s causing plastic pollution in the ocean and who’s responsible.
Jul 02, 2025
Pondering “What If We Get it Right?”
CLF President Bradley Campbell recently spoke with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson about environmentalism in the age of Trump. We’ve excerpted portions of their conversation.
Jun 28, 2025
Looking for Leadership on Climate? Rhode Island General Assembly Says “Nothing to See Here!”
Rhode Island legislators chose inaction on issues critical to the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders.
Jun 27, 2025
Springfield’s Fight for Justice Isn’t Over
Springfield residents have spent 14+ years fighting a polluting biomass plant backed by expired permits and legal loopholes. Despite multiple court victories, the battle continues as developers push outdated paperwork. This is a story of environmental justice, community resilience, and the demand to finally end the Franken-permit once and for all.
