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October 9, 2018	Unwanted Invenergy Plant Faces Powerful Setbacks by Jerry Elmer In an unprecedented display of no confidence, our energy grid operator terminated its legal relationship with Invenergy. It’s yet another nail in the coffin on this unneeded, unwanted, fracked-gas power plant.
October 4, 2018	Landmark Law Leads to Climate Victory in Massachusetts by David Ismay CLF dismissed three appeals challenging the permits for two new gas-fired power plants after Massachusetts’ highest court reaffirmed that lowering climate-damaging emissions is the law of the land in the Commonwealth.
October 3, 2018	New Stormwater Regulations Could Clean Up Vermont’s Waters by Elena Mihaly Pollution from stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to clean water in New England. A new permitting rule could improve stormwater pollution in Vermont.
October 1, 2018	People “Pitch a Blanket” to Claim Public Space on Boston Waterfront by Deanna Moran Public space is about people feeling welcome to use it. CLFs Pitch A Blanket event was a reminder that meaningful public access to the water – not just token spaces – are essential for the city to come to life.
September 25, 2018	Counting Down the Weeks to Election Day 2018 by Sean Mahoney As we head into election season this November, it’s on us to hold New England’s elected representatives to a higher standard on their commitment to the environment.
September 24, 2018	A Tale of Two Portlands by Sean Mahoney South Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon, are just two of the most recent cities to take a stand against Big Oil and new fossil fuel infrastructure.
September 20, 2018	Hurricane María: My Story by Rohemir Ramirez After surviving the unprecedented destruction Hurricane María brought to Puerto Rico, CLF staff attorney Rohemir Ramirez asks if New England is ready for the record-breaking weather climate change will bring.
September 15, 2018	More Good News for Public Access in Everett by Deanna Moran October 15, 2018: In September, National Grid appealed MassDEP’s written determination requiring them to build a public pathway on their land. CLF – in partnership with Mystic River Watershed Association and Friends of the Malden River – filed a motion to participate in the proceeding. We support MassDEP’s decision and want to ensure that our members… Continue reading More Good News for Public Access in Everett
September 14, 2018	Five Ways Cities and Towns Can Slash Trash and Fight Climate Change by Kirstie Pecci The Global Climate Action Summit is underway in San Francisco, California. Leaders from across the country – including CLF’s President, Bradley Campbell – and the globe have gathered to exchange ideas about how we can address the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. The Summit is also challenging cities and towns around the… Continue reading Five Ways Cities and Towns Can Slash Trash and Fight Climate Change
September 14, 2018	Federal Farm Bill Could Harm New Englanders by Sara Dewey Our elected officials in Washington, D.C., are currently making big decisions about the future of farm and food policy in our country – and it matters for all of us. We need you to speak up for the Farm Bill to ensure that it helps, rather than harms, New England’s farmers.