Jul 18, 2023
“These iconic rivers are inundated with stormwater pollution that makes boating, fishing, and swimming unsafe,” said Heather Govern, CLF’s Vice President of Clean Air and Water. “The court’s decision today sets a timeline to clean up this problem that has plagued the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset Rivers for far too long. EPA is now on the hook to issue draft permits by September 2024, which is a clear victory for clean water in Greater Boston.”
Jul 16, 2023
Conservation Law Foundation lawyer Erica Kyzmir-McKeon said area residents have been “subjected to odors and pollutants” affecting their “health and quality of life” for more than a decade. She said litigation could be avoided if, before Aug. 14, Twin Rivers “can find a way to operate successfully without burdening the community it exists in.”
Jul 13, 2023
When temperatures climb, this climate-friendly technology can help keep you cool, too
Jul 12, 2023
Around New England and around the country, the summer of 2023 was a summer of extreme weather.
Jul 10, 2023
Madalyn Frye is our Development Assistant at CLF. She supports gift processing, donor communications, and appeals. She previously worked at The Resolution Center, where she did volunteer and donor engagement, managed District Court cases, and where she continues to mediate juvenile cases. Madalyn graduated from Gordon College with a bachelor’s in international affairs and economics.… Continue reading Madalyn Frye
Jul 07, 2023
Cape Cod’s waters are at risk from nitrogen pollution but the region’s towns have been slow to implement solutions.
Jul 07, 2023
North Atlantic right whales are on the verge of extinction – and we humans remain the biggest threat to their survival. Scientists are clear: We can’t afford to lose even one whale a year due to human causes if this critically endangered species is to recover. Collisions with boats and ships are one of those… Continue reading Special Interests Aim to Sink Regulations Protecting Endangered Right Whales
Jul 06, 2023
Climate justice is about recognizing that climate impacts, such as extended heat waves, stronger winds, and intense rainstorms, disproportionately affect marginalized communities. It calls for urgent action to prevent further harm and ensure equitable access to clean energy solutions, prioritizing historically marginalized communities for a sustainable and fair future.
Jun 30, 2023
Climate change means heat waves are getting longer and more frequent. But cities can prepare by implementing three simple steps.
Jun 26, 2023
Litter is taking a toll on Massachusetts’ health and economy. These three reasons show how an updated bottle bill could help us change that.
