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August 30, 2017 | Pitch-a-Blanket Day: The Story Behind the #PeoplesHarborThe conversation around public access and rampant development along the Boston Harbor is heating up. But some waterfront properties seem a little confused about the rules for public access – for existing establishments and for the many new projects popping up. Here’s why this matters: Much of the land in the Seaport District is subject… Continue reading Pitch-a-Blanket Day: The Story Behind the #PeoplesHarbor |  |
August 28, 2017 | New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Talk Energy on Prince Edward’s IslandEach year, New England’s six governors and Eastern Canada’s five premiers gather to talk about the biggest issues facing the region. And naturally, climate change and clean energy are always on the table. It’s a critical meeting of regional leaders, one that can act as a springboard for individual action in each state and province.… Continue reading New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Talk Energy on Prince Edward’s Island |  |
August 28, 2017 | Massport Passthrough Study Part of Multi-pronged Agreement to Boost Public Transit and Cut Air PollutionA landmark agreement between CLF and Massport aims to improve public transit access while cutting air and carbon pollution. One part of the multi-pronged agreement will study whether or not a fee on drop-offs and pick-ups at the airport can help ease growing traffic congestion there. |  |
August 24, 2017 | Department of Energy Finally Admits That Economics, Not Renewables, Is Killing CoalThe Department of Energy finally released its grid reliability study, and things do not look good for coal. We had a hint of what was coming in July, when a draft of the report was leaked. Now that the final report is on our desks, we can see the full scale of what Energy Secretary… Continue reading Department of Energy Finally Admits That Economics, Not Renewables, Is Killing Coal |  |
August 18, 2017 | Is Your Home Ready for the Solar Eclipse?Excited about the solar eclipse? Curious how it might affect the energy grid here in New England? We put together some handy information, as well as practical things you can do to prepare. |  |
August 17, 2017 | An Open Letter to Providence Mayor Elorza Regarding InvenergyDear Mayor Elorza: On August 11, 2017, Michael Sabatoni, President of the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council, emailed you a letter pertaining to the pending Superior Court litigation regarding the water contract between the Town of Johnston and Invenergy. That pending lawsuit was brought by Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and the Town of… Continue reading An Open Letter to Providence Mayor Elorza Regarding Invenergy | |
August 14, 2017 | There’s Still Time to Speak Up for New England’s Marine MonumentI recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where I met with senior officials at the Departments of Commerce and Interior to urge the continued preservation of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument – the only such monument in the Atlantic and an ecological gem of immense significance. Our Nation’s Natural Treasures… Continue reading There’s Still Time to Speak Up for New England’s Marine Monument |  |
August 11, 2017 | It’s a Topsy Turvy World: EPA Wants to Increase Greenhouse Gas EmissionsEPA is trying to roll back greenhouse gas emission standards on cars. Here’s what you can do to help. |  |
August 11, 2017 | Commuter Rail Expansion Should Help All, Not Hurt SomeAn MBTA proposal to extend the Fairmount commuter rail service to Foxborough could help or harm current riders of the Indigo Line. |  |
August 11, 2017 | The Beginning of the End of Landfills in New EnglandVictory! Casella Waste is abandoning its plans to expand the Southbridge Landfill – and it will close the facility entirely by the end 2018. |  |