Apr 22, 2026
Six Ways to Help the Ocean
Whether you’re picking up litter or calling your lawmakers, anyone can help protect the ocean today.
State: Connecticut
Apr 17, 2026
Fending Off Federal Attacks on Wind Energy
Though Trump may be intent on killing wind energy, the fact is that it already accounts for a significant share of the nation’s electricity. In 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, wind energy made up 10.2% of utility-scale electricity generation. Before the Trump administration attacks, wind energy also supported approximately 131,000 U.S. jobs.
Apr 10, 2026
Holding Shell Oil Accountable
In South Providence, Rhode Island, residents near the Port of Providence have lived under the hulking shadow of Shell Oil storage tanks for years. Twenty-five aging tanks sit on 75 acres along Allens Avenue, directly in a flood zone, as luck – or rather carelessness – would have it.
“These facilities are ticking time bombs,” says Darrèll Brown, vice president for CLF Rhode Island.
Mar 31, 2026
Make Polluters Pay to Protect Our Communities
A Climate Superfund will place the responsibility where it belongs: with the companies that cause climate change in the first place.
Mar 27, 2026
The Truth About the Magnuson-Stevens Act
The Magnuson-Stevens Act has tried to protect our fish and fishermen, with mixed success.
Mar 19, 2026
Conservation Matters Spring 2026: Impact Report
In this special Impact edition of Conservation Matters, we aim to inspire you by sharing how CLF is turning challenge into change, advancing its critical mission in New England – despite a difficult federal landscape.
Mar 12, 2026
Five Good News Stories About Climate Change
There’s no denying that powerful actors (or countries) have stepped away from their responsibility to the planet.
But it’s not all bad news. There are some surprisingly positive developments afoot when it comes to the environment.
Mar 09, 2026
Offshore Wind Energy: FAQs
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about offshore wind projects. Learn how they work, how they benefit the environment, and the future of wind energy.
Mar 03, 2026
It’s Time for States to Protect People and the Planet
Well, the Trump administration has finally done what it had long threatened to do: it slammed the door on the federal government’s authority to fight climate change. But just because something is expected doesn’t make it any less devastating – or legal. By improperly revoking the “endangerment finding” linking carbon pollution to pressing existential risks such as climate change and chronic disease, the administration abandoned even the slightest pretense of concern for American families.
Feb 25, 2026
Warmer and Unpredictable Winters Imperil Iconic New England Crops
Despite this year’s backflip to the polar temperatures and snowfall totals of a bygone era, winters are undeniably becoming shorter and milder. The last decade of relatively warm, dry winters has made that clear, with temperatures accelerating upward over the last five years.
