Apr 08, 2025

Exposure to Chemicals is Making Our Kids Sick

In the 1970s, Philip J. Landrigan conducted groundbreaking work linking lead in gasoline and paint to a lowered IQ in children exposed to it. Now he’s sounding the alarm about the pesticides and plastics in our lives that are also compromising the health of both children and adults.

Apr 02, 2025

Can They Do That? Making English the Only U.S. Official Language 

Trump’s latest executive order aims to make English the only official U.S. language – threatening civil rights and silencing millions. Learn how this move harms communities, undermines language access, and why CLF is fighting back to protect everyone’s voice.

President Trump signs an executive order at his desk, holding a black marker over an open document, with his red tie and hands reflected on the polished surface.
Mar 28, 2025

Accelerating the Clean Energy Future

The Schiller and Merrimack power plants are New England’s last two coal-fired behemoths. During their operating lives, the two relics pumped out deadly soot and climate-damaging carbon pollution. Now, thanks to a CLF campaign, they’re set to close.

An angled, overhead view of the Merrimack coal station.
Mar 04, 2025

The Truth About Overfishing

Overfishing is not caused by the actions of an individual boat. It’s a systemic problem in which federal regulators may allow fish to be caught faster than they can replenish themselves.

Atlantic Cod fish
Mar 03, 2025

CT Advocates Rally for Bold Climate Action

Climate and clean energy advocates from across Connecticut gathered at the State Capitol and called for improved access to cost-saving clean energy, lower pollution, and build healthy and resilient communities.

Connecticut state house building where senators and representatives meet to discuss legislative issues.