August 13, 2020

Is New Hampshire School Drinking Water Safe?

by Beatrice Burack

At a time of great concern about the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential risks posed to students, teachers, and families, it’s important not to lose sight of a lingering, ongoing health problem – one that can have lifelong consequences for our kids, but that is easily preventable: lead-contaminated drinking water.   

August 10, 2020

New England, and the Climate Crisis, Is Heating Up

by Bethany Kwoka

UPDATE: Temperatures across the Northeast have soared this summer. As emissions rise and climate change worsens, extreme heat becomes more common and more people face these deadly conditions. We need to take action to prevent things from getting even worse — and to help those most affected.

The climate crisis is causing heat waves around the world
August 6, 2020

Rhode Island Is Sending Valuable Food Waste to a Landfill

by Emma Cotnoir

Rescuing and diverting more of Rhode Island’s food waste could help cut climate-damaging emissions while urgently addressing food insecurity within the state.

compost pile
August 5, 2020

Hurricanes and the Pandemic: Preparing for Dual Disasters

by Carol Gregory

Amid a raging pandemic, one that is hitting Black and Brown communities particularly hard, already-vulnerable communities find themselves even more threatened by the possibility of a significant storm hitting Massachusetts. That makes it more imperative than ever that we plan now for the storm season still to come.

Storm drives water high along Boston Harbor
August 5, 2020

Vermont Must Do More to Keep Drinking Water Safe

by Jen Duggan

Although 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.

Connecticut River, Vermont
July 31, 2020

We Must Protect More of Our Ocean

by Allison Lorenc

We know that to protect biodiversity and build our ocean’s resilience to climate change, we must protect much more of New England’s ocean.

Cashes Ledge kelp forest
July 23, 2020

Guest Post: Protecting Water for Wildlife and the People Who Love It

by Christina Wiseman

Birdwatchers 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.

Christina Wiseman MassAudubon
July 20, 2020

The History of Trash

by Olivia Synoracki

Humans 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.

Illustration title page: History of Trash
July 16, 2020

UPDATE: Continuing the Eversource East Boston Substation Fight

by Saritha Ramakrishna

East 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.

The waterfront site near the dangerous electric substation proposed by Eversource in the Eagle Hill community in East Boston. The jet fuel tanks and other infrastructure in the background highlight the need for climate justice in this community.
July 16, 2020

CLF is Challenging the Trump EPA Over Water Protection Rollbacks

by Chelsea Kendall

This 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.  

Mystic River