Focus Area: Climate Change

Oct 07, 2024

Roots of Resilience

An increasingly accepted principle in city halls and state houses is that communities can become more resilient to extreme weather by leaning into nature.

A view of Dog River park in Northfield, VT with trees and grass in the foreground.
Oct 03, 2024

How a Climate Superfund Works

A climate superfund holds fossil fuel companies responsible for cleaning up damage following extreme weather that climate change causes.

This aerial photo shows flooding in a neighborhood in Montpelier, Vermont. Brown water covers the streets and yards of homes and businesses. Green mountains rise in the distance. Photo credit: Vince Franke
Sep 30, 2024

Conservation Matter: Fall 2024

As the impacts of climate change become more intense across New England, nature-based solutions will be a key piece of the solution.

Cover of Conservation Matters. Photo of a fish surrounded by kelp. Text overlay: "Conservation Matters: Conservation Law Foundation. The Underwater Magnificence of Cashes Ledge. Fall 2024. CLF."
Sep 24, 2024

CLF Files Lawsuit Against ANR Secretary for Failure on Climate Law

Conservation Law Foundation filed a lawsuit against Vermont’s Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources for not fulfilling her legal obligations under the Global Warming Solutions Act, which is critical for keeping the State on track to reduce harmful emissions contributing to climate change.

Vermont State House