February 8, 2024

Vermont Should Create a “Climate Superfund” to Hold Big Oil Accountable

by Elena Mihaly

Vermont can make Big Oil pay for its role in climate change with the Climate Superfund bills.

A field with a sign reading "Irene high water mark."
February 8, 2024

Maine Deserves an Environmental Justice Law 

by Phelps Turner

CLF is working with partners and legislators to ensure an environmental justice law becomes a reality in Maine. Join us in advocating to get this bill across the finish line.

Top of Maine State House over sunset, green lush trees on the left and right of the foreground.
January 31, 2024

It’s Time for Vermont to Protect its Pollinators, Farmers, and Food System

by Scott Sanderson

Scientists are finding neonicotinoids which are used by farmers on seeds are killing pollinators, and that threatens our food system. Now Vermont’s Pollinator Protection Bill seeks to protect our crops.

Bees pollinate a flower
January 29, 2024

Opinion: At this New London farm, climate change is upending seasonal patterns

Greg Berger, owner of Spring Ledge Farm in New London, talks about his experience with climate change.

An overhead close up of a pile of zucchini in an orange basket.
January 29, 2024

How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Upend Environmental Laws and Much More

by Kate Sinding Daly

This month, the Supreme Court heard a ruling on two cases that have have the potential to reshape the balance of power between federal courts and agencies.

A view of the Supreme Court building in Washington showing statue and columns.
January 26, 2024

Massachusetts Needs to Ramp Up Action to Cut Carbon Pollution by 2050 

by Katherine Lee Goyette

The Healey administration’s climate report card shows more work needed on equity, transportation, and clean power.

A shot of the Massachusetts state house, from the bottom angled upwards.
January 25, 2024

Rhode Island’s Bottle Bill: 3 Reasons to Pass It into Law

by Erin Ritter

Rhode Island has a litter problem. Learn how passing a bottle bill can make a difference for our communities and the environment.

Close-up of an empty plastic bottle being picked off from the ground by person wearing blue nail polish. In the background, there's sand, the ocean, and a bright sunny sky.
January 24, 2024

Weather Whiplash: Climate Change is Creating More Extremes. Here’s How to Prepare.

by Pam Reynolds

Weather whiplash, unpredictable weather patterns and extreme weather are becoming increasingly frequent. These are changes we can see and feel and it’s time to prepare.

Sea waters flood a pedestrian walkway at Boston's waterfront.
January 23, 2024

Bottle Return Programs in New England: A Report Card 

by Adilson González Morales

How does your state stack up in this report card? Could your elected officials be doing more to cut litter and keep bottles out of landfills?

Photo of hand putting empty plastic bottle inside bottle return program machine.
January 18, 2024

The Beloved “Bomb Shelter” Brings a Threatened Community Together 

by Sarah White

The Healthy Neighborhood Study initiative is helping to revitalize New Bedford by celebrating its rich cultural history.

Members of the HNS team sit around a table reviewing photos for the Bomb Shelter book