family walking, Mud Pond, Hyde Park, Vermont.
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Stories

June 1, 2026
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Climate change is threatening New England’s maple sugaring season, making it shorter and more unpredictable. At Clark’s Sugar House in New Hampshire, one family’s story shows what’s at stake for...
May 18, 2026
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After six years of organizing, New Bedford residents defeated a proposed waste transfer station that would have brought hundreds of trash trucks through their community. Their victory shows what is...
February 19, 2026
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Manchester’s murals reflect a city defined by resilience and community. But an invisible threat – toxic PFAS pollution – is moving through its water, air, and soil. Community leader and...
January 13, 2026
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Today, in the era of climate change, the winter sports that were once integral to New England’s identity are skating, literally, on thin ice. Gone is the certainty that on...
December 22, 2025
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As we head into winter, the cold, hard truth is that our energy bills are destined to spiral higher.
November 13, 2025
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CLF's Healthy Neighborhood Equity Fund is supporting climate-friendly, community-friendly housing.
October 14, 2025
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Decades after lead paint was banned, thousands of New England homes still pose a hidden danger – especially to children. Learn about the ongoing risks of lead exposure, the policy...
September 30, 2025
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Toxic litter is fouling our waters. Lakekeeper Julie Silverman is fighting to clean up and protect Lake Champlain.
September 24, 2025
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In South Providence and across New England, neighbors are proving that environmental justice starts with community power. From blocking polluting projects to shaping new laws, families and advocates are shifting...
September 10, 2025
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The future of EVs remains hopeful despite the Trump administration's attacks on progress. People still want (and benefit from) them.