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October 3, 2024 | Five Questions with Brian SkerryUnderwater photographer Brian Skerry shares his unique perspective on the Gulf of Maine and Cashes Ledge. |  |
October 3, 2024 | How a Climate Superfund WorksA climate superfund holds fossil fuel companies responsible for cleaning up damage following extreme weather that climate change causes. |  |
October 2, 2024 | How Many Times Must a Community Say No?The Palmer biomass plant would harm Springfield residents and those in surrounding communities. It’s taken 10-plus years to stop it. After having their permit revoked, Palmer has appealed multiple times to have it overturned. CLF is going to court to protect Springfield’s right to clean air. |  |
October 1, 2024 | Green Halloween: 5 Tips to Embrace the Zero Waste SpiritOn Halloween, U.S. consumers spend over $10 billion on decorations, plastic-wrapped candy, costumes, and more. Many of these items will eventually find their final resting place in landfills and incinerators. But fear not! Here are 5 tips to celebrate a Green Halloween without sacrificing your fun. |  |
September 25, 2024 | The Truth About Bottle Bills: Separating Facts From MythsBottle bills place a small deposit on beverage containers. Consumers get that deposit back when they return the empty containers. Bottle bills tackle litter and improve recycling. Despite these benefits, the waste and beverage industries argue these programs are outdated or unnecessary. But here’s the truth: bottle bills work. Let’s dispel some myths. |  |
September 19, 2024 | Explainer: The Hidden Costs of Waste Transfer StationsIn New Bedford, Massachusetts, a proposed waste transfer station threatens to bury the community under a mountain of literal and figurative problems. But what exactly is a waste transfer station, and why should we be concerned about this expansion? Let’s take a closer look at what these facilities do, how they operate, and the real impact they can have on the neighborhoods around them. |  |
September 17, 2024 | EPA Finds Vermont Doesn’t Do Enough to Stop Industrial Farm PollutionA broken regulatory system for enforcing clean water laws in Vermont left farmers stuck in the middle and water quality at risk. CLF pushed for change. |  |
September 11, 2024 | 5 Questions for… Denise JanuaryMeet Denise January of Alternatives for Community and Environment, to learn more about her work and vision as a coordinator for the EJAN program: a network helping low-income residents and communities of color who face environmental challenges like air pollution and unsafe drinking water. |  |
September 11, 2024 | What Voting for the Environment Looks LikeEvaluating candidates running for office can be tricky. Especially when the environment is top of mind. Here are a few pointers to help you assess the best state, local, and national candidates. |  |
September 10, 2024 | Progress Report: Fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill ExpansionCLF is fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, which threatens the Penobscot Nation and local communities. We’re ensuring residents’ voices are heard in the fight to protect their health and environment from harmful pollution. |  |