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September 9, 2024	Five Barriers to Voting and How to Overcome Them by Pam Reynolds In any given election, millions of us don’t vote for a whole host of reasons. Here are five common reasons people don’t vote, and how they can be overcome.
September 5, 2024	Affordable Public Transit: The Ticket to Transforming Our Communities by Seth Gadbois Affordable transit transforms communities by improving access to jobs, healthcare, and culture while cutting costs for families. But what other benefits could we unlock for everyone by making transit more affordable?
September 4, 2024	Why Your Vote Matters Now More Than Ever by Pam Reynolds Who you vote into office colors every aspect of your life–from the purity of the air you breathe to the safety of the water you drink.
August 30, 2024	Why Cashes Ledge Deserves to Become a National Marine Sanctuary by Sarah White Cashes Ledge nourishes marine life and builds climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine.
August 16, 2024	We Can’t Tackle Climate Change Without Honest Math by Elena Mihaly Vermonters want to believe that our state leaders are acting in the best interests of our families and communities.
August 13, 2024	Methane Leaks Threaten Our Trees, Putting Our Communities at Risk Trees are vital to climate resiliency because they keep cities cooler. But many trees are dying because of methane gas leaks.
August 6, 2024	The Truth About Tree Equity by Pam Reynolds The number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change.
August 1, 2024	Fossil Fuels Are More Dangerous Than You Think. Clean Energy Offers a Way Out. by Sarah White Fossil fuels are dangerous to workers and communities. Renewable energy is a safer alternative.
July 30, 2024	New Hampshire Environmental Justice Laws Must Consider Total Pollution Unlike other New England states, New Hampshire does not have laws designed to consider the cumulative effects of pollution.
July 26, 2024	Progress Report: Victory for Nashua – Community Defeats Asphalt Plant by Marina Vaz Newport Construction Company dropped its lawsuit challenging Nashua’s rejection of a proposal to build a polluting asphalt plant. Amid pushback from residents, government actors, and interested organizations, including CLF, the Nashua Planning Board pointed out that the plan was inconsistent with the community’s character. The company’s withdrawal means the city’s decision stands: Nashua has defeated the asphalt plant for good.