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.
Campaign: Zero by 2050
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.
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.”
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.”
Nov 30, 2023
Why 28 Years of Delaying Climate Action Are Too Many
COP28 is a reminder that local governments can act on climate even when political debate stymies global negotiations
Nov 08, 2023
McNeil Biomass Plant’s District Energy Project is a Bad Deal for Vermont
The last thing we need is for this air- and climate-damaging plant to expand – which is why Burlington’s City Council should vote “no” on the proposed District Energy Project.
Oct 30, 2023
Bioenergy in New England: A New Report
CLF’s recently published study finds that bioenergy can play a limited role in industries that are near-impossible to electrify – but clean energy like solar, wind, and heat pumps must largely pave the path forward.
Oct 30, 2023
CLF Report Examines Future of Bioenergy
“It’s critical that we separate fact from fiction when it comes to biofuels,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “The fossil fuel industry is pushing solutions like renewable natural gas as a silver bullet to confront the climate crisis with little evidence. The truth is these fuels will still pollute our climate and our air, and they must be used only in limited cases.”
Oct 30, 2023
Limited and Careful Use: The Role of Bioenergy in New England’s Clean Energy Future
As the conversation around our clean energy future progresses, new fuels have entered the field that are purportedly “renewable” and “clean.” These fuels are often called “bioenergy” because they are produced from natural resources and waste. Policymakers are contending with what role these new fuels play in slowing climate change. CLF answers this question in… Continue reading Limited and Careful Use: The Role of Bioenergy in New England’s Clean Energy Future
Oct 11, 2023
What Does a “Just Transition” Mean for New England?
Our transition to a clean energy future must benefit those shouldering the worst burdens of pollution, economic loss, and public health harm
