Climate Change Archives

Nov 21, 2024

Connecticut Can’t Abandon Solar And Wind For Hydrogen

Connecticut’s Clean Hydrogen Roadmap draft affirms that electricity generated from solar and wind is far more efficient and affordable .

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Nov 19, 2024

Flawed Climate Report Puts Groups’ Interests First

These organizations are recycling a tired refrain we’ve heard every time New England takes bold steps toward 100 percent clean energy. It’s time to stop letting corporate interests try to bully us out of what’s best for our wallets, health, and future.

Clean, renewable energy like wind and solar are ramping up in New England.

Nov 15, 2024

COP29: Another Year of Stalling, Empty Promises, and Frustration

This year’s international climate conference, COP29, reminds me why local action is so critical to cutting carbon pollution.

Thalia Chaves stands behind a podium with "Brasil" written on it in white lettering. She is wearing a black shirt and a lanyard and smiling at the camera.

Nov 12, 2024

MassDEP Says Status Quo OK to Combat Climate Change

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued its response to a petition by Conservation Law Foundation calling for MassDEP to take a stronger stance on climate policy.

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

Nov 08, 2024

How Climate Change is Quietly Redefining New England’s Iconic Fall Season

Researchers at Climate Central find that autumn is becoming warmer, with consequences for our health and the environment

An angled view of a rocky mountain with trees covering it that are changing to their fall colors. Below the mountain is a body of water reflecting the scene above.

Oct 30, 2024

We Can Develop Offshore Wind Sustainably in the Gulf of Maine

CLF is fighting to ensure vital offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine are responsible and equitable.

Oct 29, 2024

First Offshore Wind Lease Sale Held for Gulf of Maine

The Gulf of Maine lease sale is a pivotal step in our clean energy transition and for the region to significantly reduce climate-damaging emissions.

Oct 24, 2024

3 Terrifying Truths About the MBTA

Boston’s MBTA is crumbling, underfunded, and unreliable, leaving riders stranded and disconnected. These three terrifying truths reveal the haunting reality of our aging transit system, calling for urgent action to secure funding and prevent further collapse.