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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. |  |
July 6, 2020 | Heating Rhode Island’s Homes and Businesses Doesn’t Have to Pollute Our PlanetA recent report on transforming Rhode Island’s heating sector offers options to reach our climate goals while ensuring we stay warm during the winter. One of the first studies of its kind, the report is a valuable resource for policymakers and can help the state transition to a clean energy future. |  |
July 2, 2020 | What Do Environmental Justice Protections Mean for Our Communities?Decades of environmental injustices won’t be addressed without strong legislation to drive change. Local organizations are working to reduce burdens on environmental justice communities, but it’s up to the Massachusetts legislature to redress decades of wrongs and put our state on a path to a more equitable future. |  |
June 29, 2020 | UPDATE: The Government is Failing Right Whales. Our Lawsuit is Fighting Back.After a victory in the first phase of our lawsuit to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, now we’re asking the court for protective measures in the second phase. |  |
June 26, 2020 | UPDATE: Protecting Public Health Means Protecting Our ClimateOur recovery from the coronavirus must be more than just a return to the status quo. Along with helping us rebuild our local economies and communities, recovery must also lead to a more resilient, healthier state for all Vermonters. |  |
June 24, 2020 | UPDATE: Dangerous Heat Waves Demand Immediate Climate ActionUPDATE: Vermont is once again caught in the midst of a blinding heatwave. Our state has never been this hot for this long in June – and it’s not letting up. From Maine to the Arctic Circle and around the globe, regions that typically don’t experience this type of heat are breaking temperature records. Like… Continue reading UPDATE: Dangerous Heat Waves Demand Immediate Climate Action |  |
June 18, 2020 | Road Map Shows How to Tackle Nitrogen PollutionA new study provides a road map for cities and towns in the Great Bay watershed to tackle nitrogen pollution and improve the health of the estuary. |  |