February 22, 2024

How Stronger Laws in Connecticut Can Tackle Food Waste 

by Marc Gonzalez

Food waste in Connecticut is taking a toll in our communities and the environment. Learn how stronger food waste laws can help us reduce toxic emissions and fight food insecurity.

Photography of person emptying a metal bin of food waste into a composting receptacle.
February 22, 2024

Connecticut Utilities Want to Invest in More Polluting Gas – at Your Expense

by Shannon Laun

If state regulators approve their requested rate hike, gas bills will only get more expensive, and Connecticut will continue its dependence on polluting fossil fuels.

The top of a white thermostat is shown against a beige wall. Only the adjustment knob, the top, and the vents are visible. Inside one of the vent grills is a folded 100 dollar bill.
February 12, 2024

Vermont Bottle Bill: An Urgent Makeover Is Overdue 

by Nora Bosworth

When Vermont first passed its bottle bill back in 1973, the program was a revolutionary tool to slash litter and boost recycling rates. Today, the program covers less than half of the drinks on store shelves. It’s time for an update

Point of view photo from inside of reverse vending machine used to return empty containers that participate in bottle bill programs.
February 9, 2024

A Zine Brings Community Data to Vibrant Life

by Sarah White

A zine created by Chelsea residents uses art and creative writing to highlight key data from the Healthy Neighborhoods Study.

Chelsea zine held open in a windowsill
February 9, 2024

With Climate Impacts Flooding the State, Vermont Needs an Updated Renewable Energy Standard

by Elena Mihaly

A new bill, H.289, would update VT’s standard to increase the amount of clean energy powering the state, which will slow climate change and help protect our communities

A view of the top half of a red barn with solar panels ovr the entire roof. The barn is against a blue sky with trees changing to their fall foliage color.
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.