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September 10, 2020 | Lessons from the Gulf: Protecting New England Communities from Toxic SpillsThe impacts of Hurricanes Harvey and Laura on oil and chemical facilities in Texas and Louisiana were foreseeable. Yet, Big Oil giants like ExxonMobil and Shell have left their facilities there vulnerable – and now the surrounding communities are paying a terrible, long-term price. It is difficult to grapple with such a massive corporate failure. We can’t risk the same happening here in New England. |  |
September 9, 2020 | Liberty Abandons Plans for Costly, Polluting PipelineAfter a three-year battle, Liberty Utilities has dropped plans for a controversial gas pipeline and liquified natural gas storage facility. This unnecessary, dirty project would have cost an eye-watering $400 million dollars – saddling New Hampshire families and businesses with the costs for decades to come. |  |
September 8, 2020 | Our Ocean Is Part of the Climate SolutionAs we celebrate the four-year anniversary of New England’s national monuments, CLF is part of a growing movement of scientists, policymakers, businesses, and conservation organizations in the United States and around the world calling for the global protection of at least 30% of land and 30% of the ocean by 2030. |  |
September 8, 2020 | To Bury or to Burn Our Trash? That’s the Wrong Question.We don’t have good systems for dealing with our waste other than throwing a mix of toxic junk into our garbage cans. But we could. The truth is, it’s not a question of whether we should bury or burn our waste. What we should be asking is this: how do we produce less trash? |  |
September 2, 2020 | 10 Zero Waste Tips to Slash Trash in Your LifeMaking any life change takes time, and the same goes for slashing your trash – including what goes in your recycling bin. That’s why we’ve put together this list of tips to help you get started. |  |
September 1, 2020 | Infographic: What Should You Be Composting in Your Backyard?Food and yard waste hurt our economy and environment. But home composting can help! Get your backyard compost started using these handy guidelines. |  |
August 31, 2020 | Infographic: 5 Items You Can Repurpose at HomeOne of the best ways to slash your trash is to reuse or repurpose what you already have, rather than buying something new. Check out this infographic and see how you can give these five items new life. |  |
August 28, 2020 | Slash Your Trash and Advocate for Zero WasteFor too long we’ve relied on outdated and polluting systems to deal with our trash. What we need are new, sustainable systems that aim to reduce the trash in our lives, while protecting our people and our planet. And we can make that happen right now. |  |
August 25, 2020 | Guest Blog: Trump Rollbacks on Water Protection Threaten My Family BusinessTom Caron is a co-owner of Tall Timber, a hunting and fishing lodge at the headwaters of the Connecticut River. The far reaches of northern New Hampshire are home to the headwaters of New England’s great Connecticut River. At 410 miles in length, the Connecticut forms the boundary of New Hampshire and Vermont, then flows… Continue reading Guest Blog: Trump Rollbacks on Water Protection Threaten My Family Business |  |
August 20, 2020 | Waste Incineration is an Environmental Justice IssueCommunities across New England deal with the crude repercussions of local incinerators every day. As long we allow these facilities to operate, they will continue to poison our planet and our people. |  |