Nov 02, 2022
Our Regional Grid Operator Misleads New Englanders, Once Again
A recent piece by Anne George, Vice President of Public Relations for ISO-New England, calls CLF’s critiques baseless. Here’s why she’s wrong.
State: Connecticut
Nov 01, 2022
Ana McMonigle
Ana McMonigle is a senior attorney in CLF’s Strategic Litigation program. Prior to joining CLF, Ana practiced civil and criminal law while working at private firms and for the State of Connecticut. Before that, she served as a judicial law clerk at the Connecticut Superior Court and the Connecticut Appellate Court. Ana is admitted to… Continue reading Ana McMonigle
Oct 30, 2022
Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act
Clean water is a fundamental human right. But 50 years ago, the nation’s rivers, lakes, and streams were anything but clean. The waterways that had powered the country’s economic growth for a century had become dirty dumping grounds for chemical waste, industrial pollution, and raw sewage. When Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972,… Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act
Oct 06, 2022
Take Action: Tell NOAA You Support New Rules to Protect Right Whales
In 2022, a one-month-old right whale calf died when hit by a sportfishing boat off the coast of Florida. The calf’s mom, named “Infinity,” was also struck and is believed to have perished. The strike forced the captain to seek out a landing to get his passengers to safety – managing to get his boat onto… Continue reading Take Action: Tell NOAA You Support New Rules to Protect Right Whales
Oct 05, 2022
Three Hot Tips to Help the Ocean Cool Down
Why is our ocean overheating? The main is that it is working overtime to protect us. An overheating ocean spells bad news for marine life and humans. But we can help. Here’s ho
Oct 05, 2022
We Must Protect and Restore Nature to Address the Climate Crisis
Restoring nature is one of the best tools we have for tackling the climate crisis. That means we all have a stake in protecting our wetlands and coastal ecosystems.
Sep 28, 2022
Cleaner Trucks are Critical for New England’s Health and Climate
Slashing polluting emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is a critical part of our climate fight.
Sep 22, 2022
The Truth about Renewable Natural Gas
Despite the fossil fuel industry’s greenwashing, “renewable” natural gas still pollutes the climate and hurts our health.
Sep 19, 2022
Climate Lawsuit Against Shell in New Haven Moves Forward
“We will see Shell in court for putting the New Haven community in danger of life-threatening toxic spills,” said Brad Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation. “These fossil fuel companies have been deceiving regulators and the public about the risk of the climate crisis for years. It’s past time for them to be held accountable for putting communities and the environment in harm’s way.”
Sep 15, 2022
New England’s Marine National Monument Turns Six
As we celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, we are calling for more of our ocean to be permanently protected
