Dec 18, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Microgrids in Today’s Energy Landscape
Microgrids will provide communities with energy independence, resilience, and security in the face of extreme weather.
State: Connecticut
Dec 14, 2023
Under Pressure from CLF Lawsuit, Exxon Sells Polluting Oil Terminal
In a victory for Everett residents, ExxonMobil has agreed to sell its aging facility. The site can never again be used to store polluting fossil fuels.
Dec 01, 2023
Bill Cavers
CLF was a household name for my family. My father worked as a corporate lawyer but spent his free time enjoying New England’s waters. He also felt a calling to serve the community, which led him to serve as a CLF board member for many years. He shared this love and appreciation of New England’s… Continue reading Bill Cavers
Nov 30, 2023
Why 28 Years of Delaying Climate Action Are Too Many
COP28 is a reminder that local governments can act on climate even when political debate stymies global negotiations
Nov 29, 2023
This Calving Season, We Are Putting North Atlantic Right Whale Babies in Danger
Right whale mothers and calves are especially vulnerable to being hit by boats and ships. For the species to survive, we need to better protect them.
Nov 28, 2023
Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature
Outdoorswoman Mardi Fuller has reveled in nature all her life – hiking, backpacking, paddling, and more. In fact, the mountaineer, who enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, and ice climbing, has earned a rare distinction: In January 2021, she became the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in winter. “Maybe 1,000 people… Continue reading Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature
Nov 17, 2023
Marc Gonzalez
Marc joins CLF as a recent graduate from Yale University, holding a BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in environmental history, policy, and justice. They are a long-time history buff and became committed to energy justice after the blackouts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. He was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut,… Continue reading Marc Gonzalez
Nov 07, 2023
In the Eye of a Storm
The climate crisis is here. That means we must not only focus on how to prevent future climate impacts but also on how to preserve life and prevent damage to our homes, neighborhoods, and cities today. Here’s how.
Nov 01, 2023
The Climate “Solutions” that Aren’t
Fossil fuel companies are pushing alternative fuels as solutions to the climate crisis – but those fuels aren’t solutions at all.
Oct 30, 2023
Bioenergy in New England: A New Report
CLF’s recently published study finds that bioenergy can play a limited role in industries that are near-impossible to electrify – but clean energy like solar, wind, and heat pumps must largely pave the path forward.
