Nov 02, 2023
On a small triangle of land between Bennington and Lawrence Streets stand picnic tables, corrugated metal beds bursting with flowers, and trees in planters of hot pink, lemon yellow, and royal blue. It’s an uplifting treat in this Lawrence, Massachusetts, neighborhood and a considerable contrast to what stood here before – a jumble of parked cars… Continue reading A Cool Place in the Neighborhood
Jul 12, 2023
Around New England and around the country, the summer of 2023 was a summer of extreme weather.
Jun 30, 2023
Climate change means heat waves are getting longer and more frequent. But cities can prepare by implementing three simple steps.
May 03, 2023
Across modes of transportation, neighborhoods, and seasons, extreme weather threatens the safety of MBTA riders. Here’s how:
Mar 27, 2023
“The MBTA is in crisis, and it’s time for bold leadership at the top to turn the situation around while centering equity, climate resiliency, and increased frequency,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “Phillip is an excellent choice to lead the T at this critical time. The thousands of people who depend on the T to get around the region deserve a safe, reliable system, and CLF will be at the table with new leadership to make sure that happens.”
Jan 11, 2023
As eversource plows ahead with plan to build a dangerous electrical substation in East Boston, CLF and GreenRoots continue with fight to stop it.
Dec 27, 2022
Climate change threatens transportation safety and people’s ability to access crucial resources. But, with the right planning and on-the-ground work, we can ensure a safe and reliable transit system for all.
Nov 29, 2022
Fixing emergency power outages can cost electricity companies millions of dollars – costs they pass on to their customers. It is time for utility companies to update and reinforce their infrastructure to make it more capable of withstanding these storms.
Nov 21, 2022
Vermont can do more to protect residents and communities from the devastating impacts of flooding.
Sep 07, 2022
We must prepare our coastal communities for the increasing frequency and damage associated with high tide flooding. Here’s how.