Aug 23, 2023
A Step Closer to Cleaner Water on Boston’s Rivers
The Charles, Neponset, and Mystic Rivers are one step closer to getting cleaned up, thanks to action by CLF.
State: Massachusetts
Aug 21, 2023
CLF sues Quincy chemical plant along Weymouth Fore River, alleging air and water pollution
“People have complained about the odors and pollution for years,” said Heather Govern, an attorney at CLF. “This odor is very unique, it smells like a chemical but also a soap, which the glycerin operations is causing. The smells are not supposed to permeate and travel.”
Aug 17, 2023
8 Great Places for Recreational Boating on Boston Harbor
Enjoy recreational boating on Boston Harbor with our guide to 8 great places to float your boat along the waterfront.
Aug 17, 2023
Recreational Boating on Boston Harbor: An Assessment of Chapter 91 Compliance
The Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act guarantees public access to the land around Boston’s waterfront and other waterways across the state. One way it does this is by requiring anyone building along the waterfront to get a “Chapter 91” license, which includes any actions the developer must take to make the site more welcoming to the… Continue reading Recreational Boating on Boston Harbor: An Assessment of Chapter 91 Compliance
Aug 15, 2023
CLF Sues Quincy Chemical Company
“The stench and polluted air and water from Twin Rivers has negatively impacted the health and quality of life of community members for too long,” said CLF attorney Erica Kyzmir-McKeon. “Everyone in this community has a right to clean air and water. This facility needs to own up to its unlawful actions and prioritize stopping this pollution for good.”
Aug 10, 2023
Setting the Stage for Our Clean Energy Future
Two proposed projects in Massachusetts aim to transform what were once centers for dirty energy into starting blocks for our clean energy future. In the process, they could provide a blueprint for reimagining our working waterfronts. Massachusetts’ waterfronts have always played a critical role in the state’s economy, supporting our fishing, shipping, and energy industries,… Continue reading Setting the Stage for Our Clean Energy Future
Aug 07, 2023
Got Leftovers? Thrifty Tips for a Waste Free Gathering
Hosting a waste-free gathering doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to reduce food waste on your next summer cookout – and during your holiday feasts, too.
Aug 04, 2023
6 Ways Urban Trees Benefit Our Climate and Health
Here are six ways that urban forestry can help our communities if we choose to invest in it.
Aug 04, 2023
Putting Massachusetts Climate Laws Into Action
Here’s how and why CLF is pushing the Healey administration to reach net zero by 2050.
Aug 03, 2023
As storms become more damaging, a debate grows over who should pay to get the lights back on
“We want the companies to take a hard look at their infrastructure,” said Epke, “and make sure that they are doing things such that the system is ready for the coming and current impacts of climate change, and do so in a fiscally responsible way.”