Siting solar energy projects can be a challenge in a small, dense state like Rhode Island; state guidelines can help solve problems before they start.
Mar 7
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Mar 5
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Maine Is (Finally) Poised to Act on Climate Change
CLF’s top priority this session is an important climate bill, An Act to Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution and Effectively Use Maine’s Natural Resources (LD 797). This bill would ensure that Maine takes action to cut carbon pollution and fight climate change, protecting families and businesses in the state from the worst effects of climate catastrophe while growing Maine’s economy.
Mar 5
2019
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Offshore Wind and Right Whales Can Coexist. Here’s How.
It’s an exciting time for offshore wind in New England, with multiple projects moving forward over the next decade. Developers can move the clean energy industry forward while protecting North Atlantic right whales by following these best practices.
Mar 4
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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit to Protect Merrimack River
“Merrimack Station has seriously undermined the health of the Merrimack River for decades,” said Tom Irwin, Vice President and Director of CLF New Hampshire. “This dirty coal plant is damaging our climate and endangering public health, all while polluting an iconic natural resource. The owners of this plant must immediately address these offenses and ensure the Merrimack River is protected from further harm.”
Feb 21
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Turn Off the Gas
Every November, as the days get shorter and the air chillier, Greg Cunningham braces himself for what’s to come. But it’s not the raw Maine winter he’s preparing for; it’s the annual outcry from utility companies and the gas industry calling for more pipelines and power plants in New England. As head of CLF’s Clean…
Feb 21
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Clean Energy Connect Project Will Benefit Mainers While Cutting Carbon Pollution
Central Maine Power’s Clean Energy Connect project will build a 145-mile transmission line through Maine to connect more than 1,000 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to New England’s electrical grid. By bringing more clean energy to the region, the project will reduce our reliance on dangerous, expensive fracked gas and significantly cut climate-damaging emissions. CLF, working…
Feb 11
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New England Needs to Hit the Accelerator on Electric Vehicles
Americans are embracing electric vehicles and moving away from our dependency on fossil-fuel guzzling engines. But the transition needs to happen much more quickly if we’re going to reduce carbon pollution to the level required to avert climate catastrophe by 2050.
Feb 8
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New Hampshire’s Lagging Energy Efficiency Program Is Getting a Boost
Energy efficiency cuts harmful carbon pollution cheaply and helps keep families safe and warm. That’s why we’ve been working hard on the efficiency beat in New Hampshire, which still ranks last in the region for the effectiveness of its energy efficiency programs. This poor ranking means we’re paying a lot more than we need to…
Feb 6
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Private-Public Partnership Replaces Old Diesel Engines
CLF partnered with maritime companies to secure our sixth EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant, helping another New Bedford ship replace its existing inefficient diesel engine with a new, cleaner one. This project reduces emissions and improves the air quality for New Bedford residents.
Feb 6
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Bills to Watch as Massachusetts Kicks off Legislative Session
CLF is focusing this session on five critical areas of groundbreaking, proactive legislation: cutting carbon pollution, boosting clean transportation, reducing plastic pollution in our environment, and preparing our cities and towns for climate change impacts. Learn more about the bills before the legislature and how you can get involved.