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July 26, 2024
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Newport Construction Company dropped its lawsuit challenging Nashua’s rejection of a proposal to build a polluting asphalt plant. Amid pushback from residents, government actors, and interested organizations, including CLF, the...
Photo: A group of diverse people is gathered outdoors, holding signs in protest against an asphalt plant. The signs display messages such as
July 26, 2024
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In Manchester, New Hampshire, treated wastewater gets released into the Merrimack River and sludge is burned in an on-site incinerator. That means these dangerous chemicals are released into our water...
An aerial view of a river with industry lining both shores
July 25, 2024
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Now that this program is approved, the Board must make sure this plan stays on track and should also look to other lines to electrify. Electrification isn’t just a choice—it’s...
Photo of MBTA Commuter Rail purple train cars parked at lot. The train cars shown in the photo run on dirty fossil fuels that pollute the communities along the route of these trains.
July 24, 2024
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The tri-state offshore wind projects could save New Englanders nearly $630 million in electricity bills annually.
Rows of wind turbines on the water
July 23, 2024
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The Vermont Secretary of Natural Resources’ deficient implementation of the state's climate law is thwarting our collective opportunity to act urgently.
Vermont State House
July 22, 2024
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Conservation Law Foundation on Monday refiled its Clean Water Act lawsuit against the Town of Barnstable, where the town’s sewage treatment plant is polluting waters with nitrogen, leading to toxic...
Aerial view of algae mats in Warren's Cove in Marston Mills, Massachusetts. Cape Cod.
July 22, 2024
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Passion for fashion and ready to take action! Meet Marina Vaz, CLF’s environmental justice community advocate, and learn about her vision for the future of Nashua.
Headshot of Marina Vaz, CLF's environmental justice advocate in Nashua, NH.
July 22, 2024
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Biking and the infrastructure to support it should be an integral part of Boston’s climate and transit vision. They should go hand in hand with reducing carbon pollution and increasing...
A woman bikes in a bike lane in Boston
July 19, 2024
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Climate change is making New England's summers hotter and heat waves longer. But finding a swimming hole to cool off isn't easy for everyone. We asked Mardi Fuller about accessible...
Three women walk together along a beach
July 19, 2024
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Maine still needs to drastically cut carbon pollution to meet its legal obligation under the climate law.
A view of the statehouse against the clear sky.