Jul 31, 2023
5 Questions for Kate Sinding Daly
CLF’s new senior vice president of law and policy is a veteran environmental advocate primed to oversee the organization’s advocacy efforts across New England.
Focus Area: Healthy Communities
Jul 28, 2023
A New Market Brings Choice to a Boston Neighborhood
Nubian Markets brings fresh, healthy produce to Nubian Square. It was funded in part by CLF’s Healthy Retail and Commerce Fund.
Jul 27, 2023
Mass. Utilities Charging Customers for Storm Cleanup
“Allowing these companies to keep charging customers for storm cleanup over and over is an outrage,” said Johannes Epke, CLF. “It should be up to the utilities to make their infrastructure resilient to the frequent, climate-driven storms we’re seeing more and more. It’s time to change state rules that allow these companies to pass the bill on to Massachusetts families and businesses and hold utilities responsible instead.”
Jul 06, 2023
What Is Climate Justice?
Climate justice is about recognizing that climate impacts, such as extended heat waves, stronger winds, and intense rainstorms, disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It calls for urgent action to prevent further harm and ensure equitable access to clean energy solutions, prioritizing historically marginalized communities for a sustainable and fair future.
Jun 30, 2023
How Cities Can Prepare for Summer Heat Waves
Climate change means heat waves are getting longer and more frequent. But cities can prepare by implementing three simple steps.
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.
Jun 07, 2023
Our Fight to Stop a New Hampshire Landfill Is Headed to State Supreme Court
Since 2019, CLF has been fighting alongside Bethlehem residents to stop an unnecessary landfill expansion. Now, our fight against Casella heads to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
May 09, 2023
Legal Food Hub Celebrates 1000th Case
“A thriving New England needs a thriving local food system,” said Scott Sanderson, Manager of CLF’s Farm and Food Program. “But we can’t achieve that if our small farmers and food business are left legally vulnerable. We help food businesses move beyond costly legal fees so they can focus on growing, thriving, and providing for their communities.”
May 08, 2023
Seeding Change
CLF’s Legal Food celebrates a milestone – its 1,000 case helping connect small farmers, food entrepreneurs, and nonprofits with free legal help.
