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February 11, 2019 | Getting Lead Out of Vermont School and Childcare Drinking WaterLead is often lurking in the fountains and faucets our kids drink from every day at schools across Vermont. And right now, there is no mandate for schools to test for it. Proactively removing lead fixtures and plumbing and testing for lead in drinking water is the only way we can know for sure that our schools and childcare centers are providing safe water. |  |
February 11, 2019 | New England Needs to Hit the Accelerator on Electric VehiclesAmericans are embracing electric vehicles and moving away from our dependency on fossil-fuel guzzling engines. But the transition needs to happen much more quickly if we’re going to reduce carbon pollution to the level required to avert climate catastrophe by 2050. |  |
February 8, 2019 | Frigid Temperatures? Not a Problem in New EnglandLate last week, temperatures across New England plunged into the single digits for almost three days straight. Through the entire cold snap, our energy prices were at record lows, we didn’t resort to burning oil, and there was no hint of the “rolling blackouts” threatened by the fearmongering gas pipeline lobby. What a difference a… Continue reading Frigid Temperatures? Not a Problem in New England |  |
February 8, 2019 | New Hampshire’s Lagging Energy Efficiency Program Is Getting a BoostEnergy efficiency cuts harmful carbon pollution cheaply and helps keep families safe and warm. That’s why we’ve been working hard on the efficiency beat in New Hampshire, which still ranks last in the region for the effectiveness of its energy efficiency programs. This poor ranking means we’re paying a lot more than we need to… Continue reading New Hampshire’s Lagging Energy Efficiency Program Is Getting a Boost |  |
February 7, 2019 | Toxic Chemicals Threaten Rhode Island’s Drinking WaterToxic chemicals threaten Rhode Island’s waters and the health of its residents. CLF is asking state regulators to take aggressive action to protect communities from PFAS contamination. |  |
February 6, 2019 | Bills to Watch as Massachusetts Kicks off Legislative SessionCLF is focusing this session on five critical areas of groundbreaking, proactive legislation: cutting carbon pollution, boosting clean transportation, reducing plastic pollution in our environment, and preparing our cities and towns for climate change impacts. Learn more about the bills before the legislature and how you can get involved. |  |
January 30, 2019 | How to Save Energy (and Money!) During a Cold SnapGlobal climate change has real effects here at home, including creating more intense winter storms. Try these practical ways to stay warm at home while reducing your energy costs. |  |
January 24, 2019 | Cold Snaps Show: No New Pipelines NeededDon’t let Big Gas scare you. New England doesn’t need new fracked gas pipelines. |  |
January 23, 2019 | Getting Offshore Wind Right for New England’s Right WhaleAs offshore wind projects move forward off of New England’s coast, it’s important to bring this clean energy online while maintaining a healthy ocean. Part of that balance is ensuring that offshore wind development does not harm our iconic – and severely endangered – North Atlantic right whales. CLF and our partners reached landmark agreement with offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind to make sure that this exciting source of clean energy doesn’t come at the expense of our treasured right whale. |  |
January 18, 2019 | Building Stronger Communities from The Ground UpLeilani Mroczkowski is a Community Engagement Coordinator for GreenRoots. I’m always struck by how open people are to sharing their stories. Usually, all you have to do is ask. But what’s more important is to listen. On a hot summer evening this past August, I joined five young researchers in the GreenRoots Environmental Chelsea Organizers… Continue reading Building Stronger Communities from The Ground Up |  |