Jun 27, 2019
Protecting New England’s Marine Monument
Stand up for the Atlantic’s only marine monument: the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts.
State: Across New England
Jun 27, 2019
Sixth North Atlantic right whale found dead in Canadian waters
“The loss of [six] more whales, and at least two breeding females, is catastrophic,” said Erica Fuller, a senior staff attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation, which has sued the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to force it to take more aggressive action to protect right whales. “Both countries need to treat this like the emergency that it is.”
Jun 19, 2019
Trump EPA Continues Attack on Environment and Public Health
“By rolling back even modest efforts to curb climate-damaging pollution from the power sector, the EPA has signed the death certificates of thousands of Americans,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell. “Dirty coal and fracked gas spew toxic pollution into our communities and bring the looming climate crisis even closer to reality. Yet again, this administration has sacrificed public health and safety at the altar of the fossil fuel industry.”
Jun 18, 2019
Give Atlantic Cod a Break: Decades of Bad Management
New England’s storied cod population is on brink of collapse. Our regional and federal fishery managers are tasked with maintaining a healthy Atlantic cod population. Yet they have a long record of making management decisions that do more harm than good.
Jun 15, 2019
As right whales surge north, one death too many
“The ‘Canada isn’t doing enough’ mantra is outdated and deflects attention from the need for the US to do more,” said Erica Fuller, a senior staff attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation.
Jun 11, 2019
Why Clean, Renewable Energy Is Ready for Primetime
In spite of its critics, clean, renewable energy continues to come down in price and become better able to handle the demands of our electricity grid.
Jun 05, 2019
First Right Whale Death of the Year Reported
“There are so few right whales left that every death brings this species closer to extinction,” said CLF Senior Attorney Erica Fuller. “The time for talk is over. Both the U.S. and Canadian governments need to protect this majestic species before it disappears from our oceans forever.”
Jun 03, 2019
Video: Saving the North Atlantic Right Whale
North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered whales on the planet. This iconic species could go extinct in our lifetime, but it’s still within our power to save them. Meet the people using the power of the law, science, and photography to save the right whale — and join us in the fight.
May 21, 2019
Ending Plastic Pollution
Stop plastic from harming our air, water, and health.
May 13, 2019
Why We Need to Ditch Fracked Gas Immediately
Here in New England, we rely too much on fracked gas to heat and power our homes and businesses. If we want to avoid a climate catastrophe, we need to end fossil fuel use by 2050.
