Nov 18, 2021
What’s the Big Deal About This Global Climate Conference?
An international climate conference in Glasgow just ended. It’s left me feeling frustrated and angry, but I know I can still find hope in local action.
State: Connecticut
Nov 12, 2021
Did You Know the Landscapes of New England Can Act as Natural Climate Solutions?
Our forests, open spaces, farms, and ocean can help us fight the climate crisis if we responsibly manage and conserve them. It’s time for Congress to invest in natural climate solutions now.
Nov 05, 2021
Calling Out Big Oil’s Climate Disinformation
The House Oversight Committee recently held a hearing to interrogate Big Oil executives about their companies’ decades of deliberate climate disinformation. A disappointing yet unsurprising outcome tells us it’s time for more climate mandates for real accountability.
Oct 27, 2021
Is Climate Change Putting Your County at Risk From Hazardous Waste?
Thousands of hazardous waste sites and chemical facilities across New England are unprepared for the impacts of climate change. The failure of regulators to require such preparation leaves the health of our communities and our environment in jeopardy.
Oct 15, 2021
Buckle Up, Connecticut – It’s Time To Meet Our Climate Targets
The state’s latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory shows that we’re already behind on meeting mandatory climate targets. State officials must take charge and steer us towards urgent climate action.
Oct 14, 2021
CLF Settles Clean Air Act Lawsuit for Almost $2 Million
“Companies must be held responsible when they violate environmental laws and threaten public health,” said Heather Govern, Vice President and Director of CLF’s Clean Air and Water program. “This settlement will reduce children’s exposure to toxic exhaust and ensure cleaner air in Connecticut. It’s time we end unlawful idling and transition away from polluting gas-powered buses.”
Oct 12, 2021
We Want Safe, Thriving Communities – Dirty Gas Is Stopping Us
Our communities and neighborhoods deserve to be safe – and we must urgently transition off dirty gas to protect them.
Sep 28, 2021
How To Strengthen 3 Bills That Can Cut Transportation Emissions
Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are considering bills to implement the Transportation and Climate Initiative – here’s what we’re working for in each.
Sep 15, 2021
A Call to Action in Celebration of New England’s Only Marine National Monument
CLF celebrates the fifth anniversary of the designation of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. Now, we’re calling for more of our ocean and land to be permanently protected.
Sep 13, 2021
Reducing Plastic Waste Begins with Relaunching the Bottle Refill System
Wrestling humanity away from single-use plastics will not be easy. But we can start by reducing our reliance on single-use plastic beverage containers.
