Maine Archives

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.

Sep 05, 2024

Affordable Public Transit: The Ticket to Transforming Our Communities

Affordable transit transforms communities by improving access to jobs, healthcare, and culture while cutting costs for families. But what other benefits could we unlock for everyone by making transit more affordable?

Photo of MBTA fare machine and customer tapping card on sensor to purchase additional fare. Under new reduced fare program, eligible customers will qualify for a discount of half or more. This is a step forward to make public transportation more affordable.

Sep 04, 2024

Why Your Vote Matters Now More Than Ever

Who you vote into office colors every aspect of your life–from the purity of the air you breathe to the safety of the water you drink.

Young Stylish African American Female Casting Her Vote at a Polling Station and Putting Her Ballot into a Sealed Box. American People on Elections Day in the United States of America

Aug 30, 2024

Why Cashes Ledge Deserves to Become a National Marine Sanctuary

Cashes Ledge nourishes marine life and builds climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine.

Aug 13, 2024

Methane Leaks Threaten Our Trees, Putting Our Communities at Risk

Trees are vital to climate resiliency because they keep cities cooler. But many trees are dying because of methane gas leaks.

Aug 06, 2024

The Truth About Tree Equity

The number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change.

Aug 01, 2024

Fossil Fuels Are More Dangerous Than You Think. Clean Energy Offers a Way Out.

Fossil fuels are dangerous to workers and communities. Renewable energy is a safer alternative.

Jul 29, 2024

CLF Proposes Cashes Ledge as National Marine Sanctuary

Conservation Law Foundation on Monday submitted a nomination to make the Cashes Ledge Area, encompassing an extraordinary undersea mountain range and one of the most unique ecological structures in U.S. ocean waters, a National Marine Sanctuary.

Jul 19, 2024

Guest Blog: Mardi Fuller’s Top Picks for Swimming in New England

Climate change is making New England’s summers hotter and heat waves longer. But finding a swimming hole to cool off isn’t easy for everyone. We asked Mardi Fuller about accessible and equitable access to swimming spots and about her top picks for beaches and lakes across the region. Mardi advocates for racial equity through writing,… Continue reading Guest Blog: Mardi Fuller’s Top Picks for Swimming in New England