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April 22, 2021 | Chauvin Verdict Delivers Accountability But Not JusticeTuesday’s verdict was one welcome step toward change. But at CLF, we believe that real progress lies in systemic policy change that will break down the racist systems that have been in place for generations – ending white supremacy in this country. |  |
April 15, 2021 | Five Questions for… David AbelAs a reporter for The Boston Globe and a documentary filmmaker, David Abel casts light on serious environmental issues by crafting compelling stories that inspire action. |  |
April 8, 2021 | Biden Administration Tackles Energy and More in New Infrastructure PlanBiden’s infrastructure package represents a critical investment in our future, infusing much-needed funding to ramp up New England’s transition to a carbon-free economy by 2050. |  |
April 2, 2021 | Resident Researchers Find Data-Driven Solutions, Unexpected Friendships, and Opportunities To Heal From WithinResident Researcher, Carl Baty, shares how the Healthy Neighborhoods Study is turning research into action and disagreements into long-lasting friendships in his community. |  |
April 2, 2021 | Plastic Waste Washes Up in Maine – All the Way from EuropeOn December 2, 2020, a ship carrying plastic waste from abroad was being unloaded when 5,000 pounds were lost to Maine’s Penobscot Bay. The spill sparked outrage and left many people asking the same question: Why is the U.S., which generates the most plastic waste globally, importing even more plastic waste? |  |
April 1, 2021 | Enough Analysis. It’s Time for Action to Protect Right Whales from Vessel StrikesRegulators have known for more than 20 years that vessel strikes kill right whales at an alarming rate. But to date, they haven’t put forward a real solution. |  |
April 1, 2021 | Our Utilities Are Falling Down on Climate. Here’s Why They Need to Step Up.No state here in New England has required its utilities to assess their vulnerability to climate change – or take action to prepare for it. With our homes, lives, and livelihoods at stake, allowing utilities to be so unprepared is irresponsible and simply too big a risk to take. CLF is pushing to change that – starting with Massachusetts. |  |
April 1, 2021 | Vermont Moves to Ban Toxic Forever Chemicals in Food Containers and MoreVermonters have said no to lead, BPA, mercury, flame retardants, and more in our consumer products. Now it’s time to tackle toxic PFAS chemicals. |  |
March 30, 2021 | Will 2021 Be the Year Rhode Island Acts on Climate?UPDATE: The Rhode Island legislature passed the Act On Climate 2021 bill, which will put the state on track to lowering its climate-damaging emissions and help Rhode Islanders benefit from the transition to a clean energy economy. After a final review, the bill will go to Governor McKee to sign into law. |  |
March 26, 2021 | Massachusetts Makes History on Climate and Environmental JusticeAfter years of advocacy from CLF and our partners, Massachusetts has passed a critical climate and environmental justice bill that updates our existing climate law and adds protections for historically marginalized communities. |  |