Mar 16, 2023
New Study Shows Offshore Wind Can Provide Reliable Energy Year-Round
Offshore wind can save us money on our energy bills, provide more electricity in cold temperatures, and slow the effects of climate change.
Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
Feb 09, 2023
Guest Blog: Wood Biomass Electricity Hurts People and the Climate
Wood biomass electricity delays our transition to clean energy that won’t spew pollution and damage our climate.
Feb 07, 2023
Winter Sports in a Warming World
As a skiing enthusiast, New England’s snowy slopes are my winter haven. But climate change is threatening them, and so much more.
Jan 18, 2023
Maine Approves “Renewable” Gas Facility Without Considering the Climate or Community
A newly approve facility will turn methane gas leaked from the Juniper Ridge landfill into energy, but it’s really just a way for the fossil fuel and waste industries to maintain the status quo.
Jan 13, 2023
Can Electric Cars Handle a New England Winter? Yes – And Here are Three Reasons Why.
From better batteries to more public charging stations, electric cars can take New England winters like a champ.
Jan 12, 2023
Report Details Future of Clean Hydrogen in Connecticut
“Most hydrogen is currently produced from fossil fuels, so it cannot be considered clean energy,” said Shannon Laun, Vice President of CLF Connecticut and an appointed member of the task force. “As the report makes clear, the way hydrogen is produced is a critical piece of the puzzle. Investing in dirty hydrogen could actually increase emissions and make it harder to meet our climate goals, but clean hydrogen certainly has promise for uses that are hard to electrify.”
Jan 05, 2023
Why Are New England’s Electricity Prices Increasing This Winter?
Maine received our first snowfall of the season a few weeks ago. As I woke up on that Monday morning, I was greeted by flurries outside my window and the gentle rumble of my heat pump warming my home. Having lived in New England my entire life, I know our winters are no joke – and… Continue reading Why Are New England’s Electricity Prices Increasing This Winter?
Dec 21, 2022
Mass. Releases 2050 Climate Plan
“With climate impacts already at our doorsteps, now is the time to take action for the future,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “This plan is on the right track, especially when it comes to phasing out fossil fuels in our homes and on our roads. But we need to do more on environmental justice to make sure that no communities are left behind in the years ahead.”
Dec 16, 2022
Rhode Island Climate Plan Approved
“Rhode Island clearly has a lot of work to do when it comes to meeting the demands of the climate crisis,” said Darrèll Brown, Vice President of CLF Rhode Island. “The plan that the council approved today is a good first step, and it recommends some much-needed policies like electrifying transit fleets and expanding incentives for clean, efficient heat pumps. But this experience showed us how much time it takes to create an inclusive climate plan – we need to get to work now on the plan’s next iteration which is due in 2025.”
Dec 14, 2022
Victory: Vermont Agency Adopts Rules for more Electric, Pollution-Free Vehicles
As I’m writing this, in the beginning of December, I can’t help but think about how mild Vermont’s weather is right now. We’ve got some rain, small flurries, and chilly temperatures, sure – but nothing like the December snow I remember even just a few years ago. My kids and I could count on great… Continue reading Victory: Vermont Agency Adopts Rules for more Electric, Pollution-Free Vehicles
