Oct 16, 2024
A Climate Activist Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Most Powerful Lesson
I thought I had found a climate haven for me and my family. After Helene, I realized that there is no haven for any of us.
State: Maine
Oct 10, 2024
There is No Safe Haven from Climate Change
There is no haven from climate change. Like a B-movie horror film, we might run from the boogieman to locales we think are safe, but the scale and magnitude of climate change are so great that, sooner or later, the boogieman will get us.
Our only recourse now is to take our heads out of the sand and work to do something about it.
Oct 07, 2024
Roots of Resilience
An increasingly accepted principle in city halls and state houses is that communities can become more resilient to extreme weather by leaning into nature.
Oct 03, 2024
Five Questions with Brian Skerry
Underwater photographer Brian Skerry shares his unique perspective on the Gulf of Maine and Cashes Ledge.
Oct 02, 2024
Maine DEP Grants Harmful Landfill Expansion
Maine Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Melanie Loyzim issued a decision claiming the proposed expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill would benefit the public. This opens the door for Casella to officially apply for a license to expand.
Sep 30, 2024
Conservation Matter: Fall 2024
As the impacts of climate change become more intense across New England, nature-based solutions will be a key piece of the solution.
Sep 25, 2024
The Truth About Bottle Bills: Separating Facts From Myths
Bottle bills place a small deposit on beverage containers. Consumers get that deposit back when they return the empty containers. Bottle bills tackle litter and improve recycling. Despite these benefits, the waste and beverage industries argue these programs are outdated or unnecessary. But here’s the truth: bottle bills work. Let’s dispel some myths.
Sep 11, 2024
What Voting for the Environment Looks Like
Evaluating candidates running for office can be tricky. Especially when the environment is top of mind. Here are a few pointers to help you assess the best state, local, and national candidates.
Sep 10, 2024
Progress Report: Fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion
CLF is fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, which threatens the Penobscot Nation and local communities. We’re ensuring residents’ voices are heard in the fight to protect their health and environment from harmful pollution.
Sep 09, 2024
Five Barriers to Voting and How to Overcome Them
In any given election, millions of us don’t vote for a whole host of reasons. Here are five common reasons people don’t vote, and how they can be overcome.
