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June 28, 2024	The Supreme Court Just Disempowered the EPA by Bradley Campbell In its ruling against “Chevron deference” the Supreme Court has eroded the environmental and health protections we rely on.
June 25, 2024	Toxic Water Ruins New England Summer Fun by Ruby Verbitsky Toxic blue-green algae makes it dangerous to swim for humans and animals, and climate change is making it worse.
June 25, 2024	A North Atlantic Right Whale Family Tree by Sarah White Ship and boat strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are harming right whale families.
June 25, 2024	A Cleaner, Faster, and More Reliable Commuter Rail Powered by Electricity by Ali Hiple Electrifying Massachusetts’ commuter rail can help reduce pollution and improve service, particularly for environmental justice communities. We are making strides in that direction.
June 25, 2024	3 Reasons New Hampshire Needs a Bottle Bill by Madalyn Frye Thanks to bottle bills, many New England states have increased recycling rates and now rank among the top states in the country. New Hampshire still lacks a bottle bill. Learn why that matters.
June 24, 2024	5 Lessons for Communities in Negotiating New Energy Infrastructure by Anxhela Mile CLF worked with Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE), a local community group, to negotiate with the mayor of Salem and an offshore wind developer a legal contract known as a Community Benefits Agreement. Here, we present 5 takeaways from our work with the local community.
June 24, 2024	The Truth About Fisheries Management in New England by Sarah White Fisheries management must preserve the beloved New England fishing industry with stronger regulations and measures to adapt to climate change.
June 21, 2024	Hurricane Season is Here. Are Building Codes Ready? by Ali Hiple Forecasters predict a very active hurricane season in 2024. But are building codes ready? Massachusetts has an opportunity to plan for extreme weather with the Climate Safe Buildings Act.
June 13, 2024	Offshore Wind and Right Whales Can Coexist. Here’s How. by Sarah White Seven guidelines for how North Atlantic right whales and offshore wind can share the sea as safely as possible.
June 13, 2024	Talking Trash: The Truth About Landfills by Pam Reynolds Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.