Hundreds of children with lead poisoning go undiagnosed every year in Maine. That’s on top of the hundreds of Maine children who are diagnosed with lead poisoning annually. In addition, more than half of the children the State is required to test for lead poisoning are not being screened. These are the disturbing headlines from…
Jun 7
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Jun 5
2019
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State Approval of Landfill Expansion is Illegal
Wheelabrator cannot be allowed to ignore those whose lives are most directly affected by its proposal to expand its massive ash landfill in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Stemming Tailpipe Pollution
Tailpipe pollution wreaks havoc on our health.
Ending Plastic Pollution
Stop plastic from harming our air, water, and health.
May 17
2019
2019
National Research Study Affirms Connections Between Health and Housing
New England has a housing crisis – and it’s impacting our health. These are the findings of the latest County Health Rankings, a project of the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The study found that housing affordability and quality are major influencers of health here in New England.
May 17
2019
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Tailpipe Pollution is Harming Our Children’s Health
Tailpipe pollution from idling vehicles wreaks havoc on our environment and our health. Laws to prevent excessive idling are rarely enforced, so CLF is stepping in to hold New England’s biggest tailpipe polluters accountable.
Apr 24
2019
2019
We Can’t Recycle Our Way Out of the Plastic Pollution Problem
Plastics are everywhere, and they aren’t all recyclable. Until there’s a new system that creates a structure for using less plastic from the beginning, here’s a handy guide to what can and can’t go in the bin.
Apr 11
2019
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Our Recycling System is Broken. It’s Time for Plastic Producers to Take Responsibility.
American recycling is in a crisis. But this crisis is a chance to create a better system for tomorrow. Today’s products and their packaging are often made from plastic and designed for disposal. By holding the producers of those products accountable for their polluting products, we can create a system that’s better for our communities and better for our planet.
Apr 11
2019
2019
Guest Post: Court Victory against ExxonMobil Gives Weight to Community Concerns
Roseann Bongiovanni is a lifelong Chelsea resident who has led significant environmental justice campaigns over more than 20 years. She is the Executive Director of GreenRoots, Inc., an organization dedicated to achieving environmental and climate justice for Chelsea and East Boston. CLF’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil passed a major milestone in March, which is a victory for…
Mar 6
2019
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These Three Projects Could Transform Greater Boston’s Public Transit
We’re at a critical juncture when it comes to improving the MBTA. The T has three big projects in the works, all of which are connected: fare increases, a new system for collecting that fare, and improved bus service in greater Boston. These projects are an opportunity to make the system work better for everyone. Here’s how the MBTA can get it right.