Jan 11, 2019
CLF Responds to Calls for More Gas Pipelines
CLF responds to a Boston Globe editorial calling for more gas pipelines at a time when emissions are rising and the negative effects of gas are abundantly clear.
Focus Area: People & Justice
Jan 11, 2019
The People’s Harbor
Development and climate change pose a double threat.
Jan 10, 2019
Vermont Governor Proposes Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water
“Governor Scott has clearly recognized the urgent need to protect Vermont’s children from lead poisoning from drinking water,” said Jen Duggan, Vice President and Director of CLF Vermont. “Our children, teachers, and school workers are at risk of being exposed to lead as we speak, and we cannot wait any longer to fix this problem.”
Jan 10, 2019
Massachusetts Chooses Design for I-90 Project in Allston
“The hybrid option ensures a more sustainable community around the Charles River while providing a necessary link to Boston,” said Amy Laura Cahn, Interim Director of the Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice program at CLF. “However, MassDOT ignored its legal obligation to study how each option would minimize environmental and climate harms. The public needs to know that the project will prioritize the health of the river, maximize public access, and protect an area vulnerable to flooding.”
Jan 09, 2019
There are Toxic Chemicals in Our Drinking Water
In communities from Houlton, Maine, to Flint, Michigan, the safety of our drinking water can no longer be taken for granted. The newest threat comes from a suite of human-made chemicals collectively known as PFAS – per- and polyfuoroalkyl substances. These dangerous chemicals do not break down over time; they remain in the environment –… Continue reading There are Toxic Chemicals in Our Drinking Water
Jan 08, 2019
Free Guide Takes Guesswork Out of Hiring for Rhode Island Farmers
Sarah Turkus knows firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate complex legal issues while running a busy small farm. Sarah has been a farmer and youth educator since 2010 and, in her latest endeavor, manages a nonprofit cooperative farm that opened in 2018. In preparing for the farm’s launch, Sarah wanted to ensure that… Continue reading Free Guide Takes Guesswork Out of Hiring for Rhode Island Farmers
Dec 21, 2018
Got Holiday Dinner Leftovers? Here’s What to Do with Them
Food waste can be terribly damaging to the environment. CLF’s Zero Waste Project has some tried and true tips for minimizing your food waste this holiday season.
Dec 21, 2018
Endangering Everett
Along the banks of the Mystic River lies a huge petroleum storage terminal. Belonging to corporate giant ExxonMobil, the Everett Terminal borders the Island End and Mystic rivers on one side – and family homes on the other. ExxonMobil is putting both at risk.
Dec 20, 2018
Guía popular sobre la Ley de Zonas Públicas
La Ley de Zonas Públicas Costeras de Massachusetts le da el derecho a expresar su opinión, a ser escuchado y a ayudar a articular el futuro de nuestras costas. La Guía popular sobre la Ley de Zonas Públicas le ayudará a: conocer y entender sus derecho bajo la Ley de Zonas Públicas Costeras, participar activamente… Continue reading Guía popular sobre la Ley de Zonas Públicas
Dec 18, 2018
Transportation Advocates Commend States’ Announcement to Develop Regional Program to Modernize Transportation and Reduce Vehicle Pollution
“The health and economic well-being of people and our planet depend on bold action today to create a transportation system for the future,” said Amy Laura Cahn, director, Healthy Communities & Environmental Justice program at Conservation Law Foundation. “Environmental justice communities have the fewest resources to adapt to the impacts of climate change but have long borne the greatest burdens of pollution and transportation inequity. We welcome a regional problem-solving approach, but our most disadvantaged residents must have a seat at the table.”
