With President Trump in office for the second time, CLF now faces more and tougher fights. But we’re ready – thanks to your support, together we have proven again and again that with perseverance and dedication, we can solve big problems and take on big opponents. In this special Impact edition of Conservation Matters, we… Continue reading Conservation Matters Spring 2025: Impact Report
CLF will continue to counter Trump and make climate and environmental progress in the next four years.
As the impacts of climate change become more intense across New England, nature-based solutions will be a key piece of the solution.
We have no time to waste and no tolerance for the false narratives peddled by the fossil fuel industry in the media and in the courts.
The climate crisis threatens our lives, economy, land, air, and water. The actions we take between now and 2030 will shape New England’s future and that of our children and grandchildren. Every year, every month, and every day count. With nearly 60 years of success tackling the toughest environmental challenges, Conservation Law Foundation understands the… Continue reading Conservation Matters Spring 2024: Impact Report
In the U.S. alone, we send millions of tons of food waste to landfills each year, where that waste produces methane emissions rivaling those from industrial sources.
As the conversation around our clean energy future progresses, new fuels have entered the field that are purportedly “renewable” and “clean.” These fuels are often called “bioenergy” because they are produced from natural resources and waste. Policymakers are contending with what role these new fuels play in slowing climate change. CLF answers this question in… Continue reading Limited and Careful Use: The Role of Bioenergy in New England’s Clean Energy Future
CLF identified common challenges and barriers, best practices, and gaps in research in order to develop a strategy for accelerating urban forestry efforts in New England.
The fossil fuel industry spent billions to sabotage trust in climate science. Now, they’re spending billions to recast some fossil fuels as clean and sustainable.
The Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act guarantees public access to the land around Boston’s waterfront and other waterways across the state. One way it does this is by requiring anyone building along the waterfront to get a “Chapter 91” license, which includes any actions the developer must take to make the site more welcoming to the… Continue reading Recreational Boating on Boston Harbor: An Assessment of Chapter 91 Compliance
