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December 12, 2022 | A Victory 32 Years in the MakingThe Green Line extension to Medford is finally here. Today, after 8 years of delays, a new branch of the Green Line – consisting of five stations reaching out into Medford – opened its doors to riders. |  |
December 7, 2022 | How Many Times Must a Community Say No?Update, December 2022: In 2021, a permit needed to build the Palmer biomass plant was revoked by state officials. Palmer appealed that decision in an effort to have it overturned. Last month, Palmer lost that appeal. We’re revisiting our 2021 conversation with Tanisha Arena, executive director of Arise for Social Justice, about why this fight… Continue reading How Many Times Must a Community Say No? |  |
December 5, 2022 | With COP27 Global Climate Conference a Bust, We Must Fight Harder Here at HomeCOP27 demonstrated once again that in the absence of leadership and accountability, good intentions on climate are no match for the power wielded by the fossil fuel industry. |  |
November 29, 2022 | Utilities Must Act Now to Protect Us from Climate FalloutFixing emergency power outages can cost electricity companies millions of dollars – costs they pass on to their customers. It is time for utility companies to update and reinforce their infrastructure to make it more capable of withstanding these storms. |  |
November 21, 2022 | Is Vermont Prepared for the Rain and Flooding Climate Change Is Causing?Vermont can do more to protect residents and communities from the devastating impacts of flooding. |  |
November 18, 2022 | What Do the Election Results Mean for New England?The 2022 midterms captured national headlines for weeks. We asked CLF experts how the results will impact climate action and environmental justice in New England. |  |
November 3, 2022 | The Truth about BiofuelsAre fuels derived from crops and waste good climate solutions at scale? Short answer: No. Here’s why. |  |
November 2, 2022 | Our Regional Grid Operator Misleads New Englanders, Once AgainA recent piece by Anne George, Vice President of Public Relations for ISO-New England, calls CLF’s critiques baseless. Here’s why she’s wrong. |  |
October 24, 2022 | The Clean Water Act, Sewage Pollution, and Clamming in Brave Boat HarborFifty years ago, Congress adopted the Clean Water Act. This landmark environmental law aimed to clean up waterways that were too polluted for people to swim in or for fish to survive. That law – and those who have enforced it, like my CLF colleagues – has led to many clean water success stories over the… Continue reading The Clean Water Act, Sewage Pollution, and Clamming in Brave Boat Harbor |  |
October 6, 2022 | Take Action: Tell NOAA You Support New Rules to Protect Right WhalesIn 2022, a one-month-old right whale calf died when hit by a sportfishing boat off the coast of Florida. The calf’s mom, named “Infinity,” was also struck and is believed to have perished. The strike forced the captain to seek out a landing to get his passengers to safety – managing to get his boat onto… Continue reading Take Action: Tell NOAA You Support New Rules to Protect Right Whales |  |