Press Releases Archive

Jan 30, 2026

North Atlantic Right Whale Found Dead Following Fishing Gear Entanglement

This fully preventable death shows that we must act quickly to prevent further losses and the eventual extinction of the North Atlantic right whale.

North Atlantic right whales Silt and calf Division swim together in the ocean as seen from above.

Jan 29, 2026

Connecticut Residents, Environmental, and Social Justice Groups Demand Fairness and Accountability, Rally To Make Polluters Pay

We can’t let the companies responsible continue to make millions off of the dirty fuels that destroy our homes, threaten our livelihoods, and harm our loved ones while we drain our wallets.

High sea levels flooding houses and a street

Jan 20, 2026

Groups Urge Court to End Federal Ban on Clean Energy Projects

Federal agencies should be clearing the way for affordable, homegrown clean energy, not putting up unlawful roadblocks.

Jan 14, 2026

Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales

Intentionally speeding in areas identified as particularly risky for migrating right whales, especially vulnerable moms and newborn calves, is inexcusable.

Injured north Atlantic right whale #4150 bears deep scars from propeller strike, last seen in 2019.

Jan 13, 2026

CLF Condemns Trump EPA Attack on Water Protections

The provisions of the Clean Water Act are in the crosshairs because of the maniacal efforts of the administration to resuscitate the dying fossil fuel industry.

Jan 12, 2026

Offshore Wind, Again, Prevails Against Trump Administration

Rigorously reviewed clean energy projects should be allowed to move forward, deliver people affordable power, and battle one of the greatest threats to national security – climate change.

Jan 12, 2026

Illegal Idling is Poisoning Massachusetts Communities

Our lawsuit seeks to stop dangerous idling, protect residents’ right to clean air, and make Academy Express pay a penalty for the damage they’ve caused.

An exhaust pipe is shown spewing out black smoke

Jan 09, 2026

Judge Rejects Proposed Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion

This decision sends a powerful message: the lived experience of the Penobscot Nation matters, and environmental justice cannot be ignored.

A sprawling landfill under a bright sky, with piles of mixed waste. A bulldozer sits atop the waste, processing the layers. The scene conveys the scale of waste disposal and the potential for strong smells often associated with landfill operations and the mix of garbage.

Dec 22, 2025

Trump Administration Moves to Pause Offshore Wind Leases

This is a desperate rerun of the Trump administration’s failed attempt to kill offshore wind – an effort the courts have already rejected.

Dec 19, 2025

Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action Applauds $18 Million in Climate Investments

The programs this investment funds are critical to slashing bills and emissions.