Apr 29, 2024
Tackling The World’s Plastics Problem
The world produces 400 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. A global plastics treaty attempts to solve this problem.
Focus Area: Clean Air & Water
Apr 25, 2024
The EPA’s New Rules on “Forever Chemicals” is Only a Beginning
The EPA’s announcement that cities must remove six synthetic forever chemicals from public drinking water is just a drop in the bucket of what actions it should take to limit PFAS in our lives.
Apr 10, 2024
CLF to Sue Pepsi-Product Manufacturer for Over 100 Clean Water Act Violations
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has notified Patriot Beverages, a Pepsi-product manufacturing and bottling company, of its intent to sue for Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Littleton, Massachusetts.
Apr 05, 2024
Conservation Matters Spring 2024: Impact Report
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
Apr 04, 2024
What is Vermont’s Flood Safety Act and Why Does It Matter?
In early February, I was headed home with our children from school pick-up. Several feet of snow covered the ground, but an eerie spring-like fog surrounded us. The unseasonably warm air smelled of the ocean. Several days of downpours were causing rising floodwaters, and we could hear each passing waterway raging. It was too close… Continue reading What is Vermont’s Flood Safety Act and Why Does It Matter?
Mar 28, 2024
Say Goodbye to New England’s Last Two Coal-Fired Power Plants
New England’s last two coal-fired power plants will close by 2028 and the region will finally be free of this polluting, toxic, climate-changing fuel.
Mar 11, 2024
Dirty, Unregulated Industrial Salmon Farms Put Our Waters at Risk
Maine’s coastal waters need more protection from polluting industrial fish farms.
Feb 08, 2024
Clearing the Air for New England
CLF is fighting to enforce anti-idling laws and protect communities from tailpipe pollution.
Jan 31, 2024
It’s Time for Vermont to Protect its Pollinators, Farmers, and Food System
Scientists are finding neonicotinoids which are used by farmers on seeds are killing pollinators, and that threatens our food system. Now Vermont’s Pollinator Protection Bill seeks to protect our crops.
Dec 11, 2023
CLF Appeals Decision in Tailpipe Pollution Lawsuit
“Every year, vehicle emissions are linked to thousands of deaths in the northeast,” said Heather Govern, Director of CLF’s Clean Air and Water program. “Large bus companies must be held accountable for ignoring idling laws designed to limit toxic emissions and protect public health. CLF filed this appeal to continue the fight for cleaner air in our communities.”
