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August 5, 2020 | Vermont Must Do More to Keep Drinking Water SafeAlthough the State has taken important first steps to clean up our drinking water, the work will not be done until we stop chasing these chemicals down one by one and remove all PFAS from water supplies. |  |
July 31, 2020 | We Must Protect More of Our OceanWe know that to protect biodiversity and build our ocean’s resilience to climate change, we must protect much more of New England’s ocean. |  |
July 23, 2020 | Guest Post: Protecting Water for Wildlife and the People Who Love ItBirdwatchers know that visiting a healthy wetland, vernal pool, or small stream can help boost sightings since the presence of water plus plant and insect diversity is a bird magnet. MassAudubon is fighting with CLF to protect our waters from the Trump administration’s rollbacks. |  |
July 20, 2020 | The History of TrashHumans have been producing trash for generations. But how we dispose of it hasn’t improved in ages. By implementing zero-waste policies, we can begin to redesign our waste systems and produce less trash – while also protecting our environment and our communities. |  |
July 16, 2020 | UPDATE: Continuing the Eversource East Boston Substation FightEast Boston residents overwhelmingly oppose a proposal to build a massive electrical substation in their neighborhood. In a case highlighting issues of language justice, many residents have been unable to participate fully in public proceedings because of inadequate translation services. CLF and our partners have filed a formal complaint to hold officials accountable. |  |
July 16, 2020 | CLF is Challenging the Trump EPA Over Water Protection RollbacksThis spring, the Trump administration reversed stronger protections for our nation’s waters, putting people, animals, and local businesses at risk. CLF and our partners are fighting this latest attack: We’re taking the administration to court. |  |
July 9, 2020 | Why Is It Harder for Some Communities to Access the Waterfront?Communities of color and those with low incomes not only deserve to enjoy waterfront open spaces for recreation and exercise – it’s also their right by law. And yet, through neglect and outright refusal by corporate interests, too many do not have the chance to run, walk, or even stretch near the water. We can and must do better. |  |
July 8, 2020 | Public Health Expert Refutes Safety of DisposablesExperts are refuting the plastic industry’s claims that reusable bags carry and transmit COVID-19. One public health expert, Dr. Ben Locwin, spoke with CLF about why reusables do not increase the risk of infection, and how washing your reusables with soap or detergent reduces any theoretical risk of transmission. |  |
July 7, 2020 | New Hampshire Supreme Court Will Decide Fate of Key Landfill Expansion PermitTo end our “bury or burn” approach to managing waste – and to finally achieve the waste reduction goals that New Hampshire set more than 20 years ago – regulators must establish clear, meaningful requirements that promote waste reduction, recycling, and composting. |  |
July 7, 2020 | Lake Champlain Clean-Up Can Help Drive Economic RecoveryIt will take a suite of strategies to rebound from the COVID-19 crisis, but one that should not be overlooked is the Lake Champlain clean-up effort. The federally mandated work to clean up our iconic waterbody can help fuel Vermont’s recovery from the pandemic – creating a win-win for our environment and economy, both in the short-term and in the future. |  |