Feb 08, 2024
Vermont Should Create a “Climate Superfund” to Hold Big Oil Accountable
Vermont can make Big Oil pay for its role in climate change with the Climate Superfund bills.
Tag: resilience
Dec 18, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Microgrids in Today’s Energy Landscape
Microgrids will provide communities with energy independence, resilience, and security in the face of extreme weather.
Sep 02, 2021
Is New England Ready for a Hurricane Harvey? (Or Even Another Ida?)
Our region has seen hurricanes and tropical storms before, but, as we’ve just witnessed, it doesn’t have to be a storm of that magnitude to do significant damage. This year’s wet summer has shown that severe storms are becoming more common and intense, and they will only grow more frequent as the climate crisis deepens.
Dec 23, 2020
Rebuilding a Resilient Vermont
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on Vermonters. But, if we move forward in the right way, we can build a resilient future for Vermont. Here are the three priority areas that we must work on to create the future we want.
Apr 17, 2020
CLF Appeals Ruling in Climate Case Against Exxon
“The communities surrounding this facility cannot wait for the EPA to dig through a mountain of backlogged permits to feel safe,” said Bradley Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation. “And waiting for a major storm to expose the vulnerability of the terminal is also not an option. This case needs to move forward now so Exxon is forced to prepare for the impacts the climate crisis will have on this facility. The health of thousands of its neighbors depends on it.”
Aug 30, 2019
Is New England Ready for a Hurricane Harvey?
UPDATE: As we head into the Labor Day weekend, Florida is preparing for Hurricane Dorian – which could strengthen to a category four storm by Monday. While we call our loved ones down South with reminders to stay safe, it’s also time to revisit whether or not New England is ready for extreme weather. Our… Continue reading Is New England Ready for a Hurricane Harvey?
Jul 26, 2019
CLF and Boston Waterfront Partners Celebrate Boston’s Public Open Spaces
“Waterfront spaces in Massachusetts are owned by the public, and those ownership rights are being threatened,” said Bradley Campbell, President of CLF. “Developers continue to wall off access to the water, even as climate change threatens to render useless the precious few open spaces that do exist. This event was critical in bringing together people from communities across Boston to learn how to advocate for their right to access the waterfront.”
Mar 01, 2019
Climate Change and the Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act
In order to meet the growing threat of climate change along the Massachusetts coast, the Commonwealth must update its laws and regulations to reflect changing climate conditions such as anticipated sea level rise and increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events. This task includes critical updates to the Public Waterfront Act program and its… Continue reading Climate Change and the Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act
