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Feb 14, 2020

UPDATE: Is Rhode Island Really Making Progress on Climate?

UPDATE: Rhode Island has still not corrected how it measures dangerous greenhouse gas emissions. The State continues to dramatically underestimate the amount of methane – an extremely potent greenhouse gas – leaking from its pipes. To ensure Rhode Island makes real progress in cutting its carbon pollution, the legislature should adopt the Act On Climate 2020 bill – which would turn the State’s existing emission reduction goals into mandatory targets and hold the State accountable for achieving them.

Emissions from fossil fuels are hampering progress on climate

Jan 01, 2020

We Have 10 Years to Beat Climate Change. Here’s Why I’m Hopeful.

CLF is no stranger to tough fights and seemingly impossible odds. In our 50-plus-year history, we’ve taken on – and taken down – Goliaths, from Big Coal to Big Gas. Here’s what we have learned from the biggest battles of the past decade – and what we must, and will, do before we reach 2030.

clean energy is key in the fight against climate change

Sep 20, 2019

Striking for Climate Action on the Anniversary of Hurricane María

As I remember the lives lost in Puerto Rico to Hurricane María, I urge you to join the millions of people on strike today demanding climate action and climate justice. We have the solutions to solve the climate crisis, but we need our political leaders to take action – now.