This situation underscores the urgent need for an Environmental Justice Act in Rhode Island to ensure that marginalized communities have equitable access to green spaces and are protected from environmentally harmful decisions.
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts deserves strong protections against growing threats
CLF urges Massachusetts to deny Barnstable’s inadequate application to clean up pollution in waters
May 30, 2024 (Montpelier, VT) – Legislation authorizing the State of Vermont to recoup financial damages caused by climate change from major fossil fuel companies became law today when Governor Phil Scott failed to sign or veto the bill during the constitutionally-mandated five-day consideration period. The enactment of S.259, the Climate Superfund Act, marks a… Continue reading Climate Superfund Law Enacted
Grid improvements will create cheaper and more reliable electricity
CLF is suing Global Partners to protect Chelsea Creek and surrounding communities from pollution.
CLF Calls Move a Significant Step in Offshore Wind Development.
CLF and partners to intervene and defend rules.
Plaintiffs say the state is breaking the 2019 Climate Law
“We can’t let polluters trample on the public’s right to oppose projects that put their health and environment at risk,” said CLF attorney Nora Bosworth. “This law ensures communities get a chance to make their voices heard and places critical safeguards around Casella’s dangerous plans to expand this landfill. Preventing these forever chemicals from continuing to poison the Penobscot River means protecting a water source sacred to the culture and livelihood of the Penobscot Nation.”
