Zero by 2050 Archives

Jan 26, 2024

Massachusetts Needs to Ramp Up Action to Cut Carbon Pollution by 2050

The Healey administration’s climate report card shows more work needed on equity, transportation, and clean power.

A shot of the Massachusetts state house, from the bottom angled upwards.

Jan 23, 2024

Maine Legislation Would Reduce Cost and Health Impacts of Polluting Gas

“Fossil gas is polluting our planet and harming Mainers right in their own homes,” said Emily K. Green, Senior Attorney at CLF Maine. “We can’t keep talking out of both sides of our mouths, setting aggressive climate mandates while allowing gas utilities to carry on with business as usual. It’s past time to take a hard look at the ever-expanding gas network and plot our transition away from fossil fuels for good, and this bill is a great step in that direction.”

Jan 15, 2024

New Hampshire Set to Update 15-Year-Old Climate Action Plan

The new Climate Action Plan update is a much needed step toward New Hampshire’s clean energy future.

An angled shot of swift river in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The trees are changing color for the fall, mostly a green and orange. There are mountains in the background against a daylight sky.

Jan 11, 2024

Taking the Bite Out of Food Waste

Uneaten food takes up valuable space in landfills and produces climate-damaging methane when left to rot.

Food waste spills out of a metal bucket laying against wood planks.

Dec 13, 2023

Twin States Clean Energy Link Receives Federal Funding to Boost Clean Energy Efforts

The Twin States Clean Energy Link would run from New Hampshire into Vermont and connect to Canada, bringing clean energy into and out of the region.

An aerial view of New Hampshire's White Mountains National Forest in the Fall. The tops of trees are covered in green, orange, and yellow leaves – met by a background of mountains covered in a thick white mist.

Dec 06, 2023

Mass. Officials Issue Findings on Future of Natural Gas

“The DPU absolutely came to the right conclusion here: dangerous, polluting fossil fuel gas and so-called renewable natural gas are not the future of heating,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “It will take huge investments to make this transition, and we cannot increase the burden on low- and moderate-income families in the process. We still have a lot of work to do to reach our climate and emissions goals, but today’s order puts us on the right path for years to come.”

a row of gas meters on the side of a building

Dec 01, 2023

Governor Healey Releases Climate Report Card

“Governor Healey’s commitment to transparency around the state’s climate goals is a much-needed change of pace from the previous administration,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “The data shows that we are clearly missing the mark in some critical areas, and it’s so important that we do not leave frontline communities behind in this process. The report card is a good baseline, but it’s time to put in place some new regulations to get us where we need to go on slashing emissions and preparing our communities.”