Jun 08, 2023
What Do the New EPA Power Plant Standards Mean for New England?
These proposed standards can reduce carbon pollution, but need to be more stringent to work.
Tag: air pollution
Oct 27, 2021
Is Climate Change Putting Your County at Risk From Hazardous Waste?
Thousands of hazardous waste sites and chemical facilities across New England are unprepared for the impacts of climate change. The failure of regulators to require such preparation leaves the health of our communities and our environment in jeopardy.
Oct 14, 2021
CLF Settles Clean Air Act Lawsuit for Almost $2 Million
“Companies must be held responsible when they violate environmental laws and threaten public health,” said Heather Govern, Vice President and Director of CLF’s Clean Air and Water program. “This settlement will reduce children’s exposure to toxic exhaust and ensure cleaner air in Connecticut. It’s time we end unlawful idling and transition away from polluting gas-powered buses.”
Jun 08, 2021
Don’t Take Out the Trash – At Least Not Three Million Tons!
I’ve always assumed that because I care about Connecticut’s environment, others do, too. But after volunteering with CLF as a fellow earlier this year, I learned that Connecticut suffers from a waste crisis. Now, the blinders are off.
May 13, 2021
Can We Make Waste Incinerators Safe? Yes, By Shutting Them All Down
Incinerator emissions are polluting the air and poisoning our communities. The problem is, clean air laws often favor polluters instead of the people they’re supposed to protect.
Mar 16, 2021
What Do We Mean by Environmental Justice?
For decades, low-income, immigrant, and communities of color across New England have been overburdened by air pollution from power plants, congested highways, and industrial facilities. CLF connected with two of our Massachusetts-based partners to discuss what needs to change to relieve these burdens and how racism contributes to environmental justice inequities.
Mar 12, 2021
Four Things Massachusetts Must Include in Its Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030
Any plan to lower emissions in Massachusetts must not only consider how to cut the largest sources of carbon pollution – for the Commonwealth, that’s transportation and heating – but also how to ensure all residents have equal access to its solutions.
Jan 11, 2021
ACE is Working to Reduce Air Pollution in Roxbury
You can’t protect the environment without helping the community. This idea is the backbone for Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE), one of the community-based recipients of funds from CLF’s successful lawsuit against Boston’s school bus operator, which was violating clean air laws.
Jan 11, 2021
How HEET is Cutting Out Carbon and Transforming Energy
HEET is using funds received from CLF’s settlement with Boston’s school bus operator to support its work to cut carbon emissions.
Jan 11, 2021
Growing Resilience in Boston Neighborhoods by Planting and Saving Trees
Speak for the Trees focuses on education, empowerment, and advocacy. Yes, they host tree giveaways and tree planting events, but, as its founder explains, “it’s more than just a tree. It’s a way of adapting to this new climate that we’re facing. It’s a way of making sure that Boston is resilient for the future.”
