A previous version of this blog was published in August, 2017 With the federal government stymied over any meaningful climate legislation, it’s up to the states to take the lead on curbing carbon pollution. Here in New England, such leadership is nothing new. Five New England states have climate laws in the books, mandating cuts…
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The Promise and Potential of Urban Agriculture
When combined with traditional local agriculture, urban agriculture provides a unique opportunity to build and strengthen a robust local food system. This is especially true here in New England, where interest in local food is booming, but easy and affordable access to it is still limited, especially for low-income urban residents.
Dec 3
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The Good, Bad, and Everything In Between in Vermont’s New Climate Action Plan
Vermont just released a roadmap to reach the targets of our Global Warming Solutions Act. Let’s dive into some of what it got right and what needs more work.
Oct 19
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Extreme Weather Is Our New Normal – Here’s How We Need to Brace for It
Climate impacts are here now, but are our communities ready for them? Here’s what we must do to get climate ready.
Oct 15
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Buckle Up, Connecticut – It’s Time To Meet Our Climate Targets
The state’s latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory shows that we’re already behind on meeting mandatory climate targets. State officials must take charge and steer us towards urgent climate action.
Oct 12
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We Want Safe, Thriving Communities – Dirty Gas Is Stopping Us
Our communities and neighborhoods deserve to be safe – and we must urgently transition off dirty gas to protect them.
Sep 16
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6 Ways to Make Vermont’s Climate Action Plan Better
State officials need to hear your voice in crafting this plan, which helps us achieve our mandatory climate targets.
Sep 9
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Why New England’s Beach Waters Should Never Hit 75 Degrees (Even Though They Just Did)
Climate change struck home for me when the waters at Salisbury Beach recently hit an unheard-of 75 degrees.
Sep 5
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Opinion/Campbell: Preparing for the next Henri
Henri must be a wake-up call for our community and for companies like Shell. We must confront the impacts of the climate crisis. Flooding and sea level rise are only going to get worse. Now is the time to prepare for these impacts and mitigate the potential damage, not after a neighborhood and iconic waterway are inundated with toxic chemicals.
Sep 1
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Mass. AG Allows Fuel Tax Ballot Question
“The language of the proposed ballot question is ambiguous and will very likely confuse and mislead voters,” said Staci Rubin, Vice President, Environmental Justice, CLF. “This effort comes at exactly the wrong time. With the impacts of the climate crisis becoming clearer by the day, options should be on the table to reduce transportation fossil fuel use and prepare our communities for what’s to come.”