Mar 06, 2024

Maine Legislature Passes Food Scrap Ban 

“Methane pollution is over 80 times more dangerous than carbon dioxide in driving the climate crisis,” said Nora Bosworth, Zero Waste attorney at CLF. “The main culprit of this pollution is decomposing food scraps in landfills, and this bill offers a logical solution to this problem. It’s time for Maine to catch up with the rest of New England and embrace a better solution for our food waste.”

pile of food waste
Mar 01, 2024

Biden Nominates Three New Candidates for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 

“Judy Chang’s nomination sends a strong signal that the White House is committed to sound energy policy, a just transition to clean energy, and openness to reforms that would make FERC a full partner in protecting both the environment and the economy in the energy transition now underway,” said Brad Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation. “Regardless of who is appointed, we will be at the table urging the Commission to stop the unrelenting expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure that FERC historically has encouraged.”

At an angle facing upwards, against a blue sky, are two electricity transmission towers.
Feb 20, 2024

Maine Chooses Sears Island for Offshore Wind Port

“Offshore wind energy is essential to Maine’s future,” said Sean Mahoney, Vice President of CLF Maine. “Offshore wind will grow our economy and help us meet our obligations to ditch polluting fossil fuels. It’s critical that this process is now moving forward and we’re one step closer to getting this clean energy on the grid.”

A view from the ground-up of wind turbines against a blue sky with some clouds.
Feb 16, 2024

Critically endangered whale dies due to inaction of Biden administration

“She was found 20 miles off the coast, and we’ll probably never know exactly where she was hit,” said Erica Fuller, Senior Counsel at Conservation Law Foundation. “But what we do know, is that the seasonal speed zones need to be bigger and the regulated boats need to be smaller than the current rule. These deaths are tragic and preventable; it’s past time for regulators to move forward with the protections that these critically endangered whales need to survive.” 

A right whale swimming off the coast of New England
Feb 16, 2024

Advanced Recycling Bill Passes Maine Legislature

“Advanced recycling is nothing more than a flashy PR campaign from the plastic industry,” said Nora Bosworth, Zero Waste Attorney at CLF. “These facilities pollute communities and perpetuate environmental racism. This commonsense bill will ensure that any advanced recycling facility is subject to Maine state regulations, and Governor Mills should sign it into law.”

pile of trash
Feb 14, 2024

Pickett Mountain Mining Proposal Rejected

“The Commission correctly applied the law to the facts at hand in denying this ill-advised proposal by a company that lacks the financial resources and the experience required,” said Sean Mahoney, Vice President of Conservation Law Foundation Maine. “Pickett Mountain is surrounded by lands and waters sacred to the Wabanaki Tribes and Baxter State Park and the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, which is why the overwhelming majority of Maine people opposed this project.”

Photo: Mount Katahdin, Maine
Feb 14, 2024

CLF Settlement to Fund Thompson Island Outward Bound Project

“Thompson Island Outward Bound’s programs are indispensable in providing inclusive access to the beauty of Boston Harbor to an expanding number of Boston residents,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell. “I am grateful to Cronin Holdings for working with TIOB and CLF to identify this worthy project to increase public access for everyone in the region – and ultimately expand access to people with disabilities — to one of Boston’s greatest resources, our waterfront.”  

Sailboats on Boston Harbor
Feb 14, 2024

Maine Fishing Gear Found on Dead Right Whale

“Entanglements are a constant threat to right whales, cutting their lives short and painting a disheartening future for this species,” said Erica Fuller, CLF Senior Counsel. “There have been concerns about the threat Maine fishing gear poses to right whales for years. It’s time to move forward with new fishing practices to give these endangered whales a chance at survival.”