Zero by 2050 Archives

Sep 05, 2023

The Truth about Hydrogen

Big Gas and Oil and utility companies are urging us to use hydrogen like we do other fossil fuels – which will damage the climate and our health

A 3-D rendering of the hydrogen molecule. One is in focus towards the right hand of the image, with a few more in the background not in focus. The image, including the molecules, are varying shades of blue.

Aug 31, 2023

Climate Change Worsens Extreme Weather in New England

Clean energy can help us slash the carbon pollution driving heat waves, storms, and floods.

An aerial view of Waterbury, Vermont's flooding during the intense rainstorm of Summer 2023. Houses are submerged up to their doorsteps.

Aug 16, 2023

New Study: Going 100% with Clean Car Rule Would Deliver $21 Billion in Societal Benefits

Maine’s proposed rule to spur electric vehicle purchases should go farther

A row of gray electric cars being charged at charging stations.

Aug 11, 2023

CLF Opposing “Renewable” Gas Facility on VT Farm

“The Bellevue Project makes no economic or environmental sense,” said Elena Mihaly, Vice President of CLF Vermont. “Vermont should prioritize projects that help farms avoid producing climate-damaging emissions in the first place. Projects like this one generate as much polluting methane as possible, lock farms into industrial dairying, and saddle Vermonters with the bill for expensive, unnecessary gas infrastructure.”

Aug 04, 2023

Putting Massachusetts Climate Laws Into Action

Here’s how and why CLF is pushing the Healey administration to reach net zero by 2050.

An angled view of the French Kiung Bridge, Erving, Massachusetts. The bridge reflects into the body of water below, surrounded by trees that are changing colors for the fall.

Jul 17, 2023

CT is falling behind on climate

Connecticut is not on track to meet its climate goals. Even worse, the state has pursued an accounting gimmick to cover up its lack of real progress.

Jul 13, 2023

Heat Pumps Can Keep You Cool in the Summer

When temperatures climb, this climate-friendly technology can help keep you cool, too

Heat pumps on the outside of a grey, wooden home while it is sunny outside.

Jun 13, 2023

Mass. Commits $50 Million to Green Bank

“Fossil fuels are driving the climate crisis and its impacts in our communities,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “Couple that with the dire shortage of affordable housing for those who need it most, and this green bank is filling a huge need here in Massachusetts. Polluting emissions from buildings are a scourge on our health and the planet, and this fund will go a long way towards ending our addiction to fossil fuels.”

Jun 09, 2023

The Debt Ceiling Bill Aimed to Reform Permitting for Energy Infrastructure – But It Fails to Make Meaningful Progress

The debt ceiling bill included measures to speed up permitting of energy infrastructure. Here’s why they could actually make things worse.

Construction of an offshore wind turbine

Jun 08, 2023

What Do the New EPA Power Plant Standards Mean for New England?

These proposed standards can reduce carbon pollution, but need to be more stringent to work.