In the world of investing, real-world outcomes are often neatly severed from investment strategy. Return on investment, rates, and yields are guiding principles that supersede seemingly idealistic notions of community-building and the environment. But a more thoughtful and creative investment approach has taken root over the past decade. That approach recognizes that the savviest long-term… Continue reading The Power of Social Investment
Some of the world’s biggest polluters want us to believe they’re going green – but they’re really just hiding “business as usual” behind slick words. Here’s how to spot greenwashing in action.
“It’s time to finally address the plastics crisis in Massachusetts. From modernizing our antiquated beverage container deposit system, to banning single-use plastic bags at checkout, to making producers of plastic packaging responsible for reducing packaging and managing plastic waste at its end of life, there are several pending bills that will take us in the right direction. We stand with our elected officials and pledge to keep up the momentum because there is no time to waste in taking a bite out of waste.”
James is a staff attorney with CLF’s Strategic Litigation team. James comes to CLF after working as an attorney at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and in private practice. James was a staff attorney for EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board in Washington DC where he worked on permit and penalty appeals under most of the environmental… Continue reading James Meinert
Britteny most recently worked as Policy Director for the Democratic Attorneys General Association and its affiliated 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Prior to that, Britteny worked in the U.S. House of Representatives, including holding the positions of Staff Director for the Subcommittee on Environment for the House Oversight Committee and Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Rashida… Continue reading Britteny Jenkins
NOAA must do more to protect this vital cradle of marine life
Jillian Aicher is an Equal Justice Works Fellow at CLF. Through her fellowship work, Jillian advocates on behalf of underserved communities in Manchester, NH, to expose and tackle environmental and health harms from toxic “forever chemicals” and other pollutants. Jillian holds a J.D., summa cum laude, from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace… Continue reading Jillian Aicher
Big Gas and Oil and utility companies are urging us to use hydrogen like we do other fossil fuels – which will damage the climate and our health
Clean energy can help us slash the carbon pollution driving heat waves, storms, and floods.
CLF’s top dog calls for action on toxic pollution that can kill dogs and sicken people
