Mar 28, 2024

MBTA Approves Reduced Fare Program for Low-Income Riders

“None of this would be possible without the tireless advocacy from MBTA riders who have called out to make fares more affordable for years,” said CLF Transportation Attorney Seth Gadbois. “The reduced-fare program sets us up on the right track to ensure no rider is forced to miss the next stop in their journey. But we must continue to push to make this program even stronger in the long run.”

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.
Mar 18, 2024

John Krentzman

John joins CLF coming off a decade’s long stint working at Managed Service Providers. During that time, John honed his skills and merged superior customer service with IT infrastructure management. He is excited to join the CLF team and support those who are defending the environment. John happened to luck into having fledgling personal computers… Continue reading John Krentzman

John Krentzman
Mar 18, 2024

The Truth About Carbon Footprints

The carbon footprint concept was a clever marketing tool used by fossil fuel companies to spread the blame on carbon pollution.

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Mar 15, 2024

Katherine Tolsdorf

Katherine serves as the Program Assistant for the Clean Air and Water Team. She received a BA from Boston College with a major in Environmental Studies and a minor in Studio Art. Her senior capstone project studied public perception of Greater Boston’s urban wilderness and natural spaces, along with recommendations for property improvement. Growing up… Continue reading Katherine Tolsdorf

Katherine Tolsdorf
Mar 15, 2024

A Shell Game

CLF is suing Big Oil to protect communities from dangerous facilities.

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Mar 13, 2024

The Power of Policy

CLF is creating climate policies that will dramatically cut carbon emissions, particularly in polluting sectors like transportation.

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Mar 04, 2024

Abby Shneyder

Abby comes to CLF with five years of experience in roles across the public service sector. From non-profits to political campaigns to state government, Abby is excited to continue her work building healthy and resilient communities in New England. Most recently she interned with State Representative Dylan Fernandes, a staunch pro-climate advocate, and she worked… Continue reading Abby Shneyder

Abigail Shneyder