Mar 12, 2026

Five Good News Stories About Climate Change

There’s no denying that powerful actors (or countries) have stepped away from their responsibility to the planet.
But it’s not all bad news. There are some surprisingly positive developments afoot when it comes to the environment.

A yellow flower pokes from a crack in a purple brick wall
Jun 18, 2025

Building Climate-Friendly Housing Through the Power of Incentives

In an era in which the federal government is abandoning climate goals and efficiency incentives, CLF’s Healthy Neighborhood Equity Funds offer a glimpse of how private financial markets can help build the economical, climate-smart housing we need.

May 13, 2025

Healey Releases Energy Affordability Bill 

To truly make energy affordable, Governor Healey must take bolder steps to rein in excessive utility spending on costly infrastructure projects and corporate profits.

MA legislators can still make progress on clean energy
May 05, 2025

The Truth About Carbon Footprints

The carbon footprint concept was a clever marketing tool used by fossil fuel companies to spread the blame on carbon pollution.

water droplet in the shape of a foot on a leaf
Apr 23, 2025

The Truth about Biofuels

Are fuels derived from crops and waste good climate solutions at scale? Short answer: No. Here’s why.

Biofuels, like those created from soybeans, are not a climate solution at scale.
Feb 07, 2025

The Truth about Plastic Bag Bans

Several studies have emerged challenging the effectiveness of plastic bag bans. These studies and their coverage in the media are causing some confusion among consumers and legislators. We want to set the record straight, as studies critiquing plastic bag bans don’t account for the broader scope of plastics.

Single-use plastic bags threaten our environment.