Dec 19, 2022
Supreme Judicial Court of a recent state decision that would allow a proposed electrical substation in East Boston to bypass an important permitting process. After hours of community testimony in opposition, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board decided to fast-track the project in a vote on November 29.
“How many times does the community have to say no to this facility while decision-makers fail to listen?” said Staci Rubin, Vice President of Environmental Justice at CLF. “At every turn, the state has ignored laws governing community input and alternative location of these types of facilities. East Boston does not need yet another environmental burden, and we will continue challenging this substation until the end.”
Dec 19, 2022
“Urban communities suffer disproportionately from toxic, polluted air,” said Heather Govern, director of CLF’s Clean Air and Water program, in a press release. “Holyoke and Worcester are two of the cities most burdened by negative health impacts like asthma because of this type of pollution. Durham School Services must own up to its role in this problem.”
Dec 19, 2022
Clean water is a fundamental human right, and we at CLF are dedicated to defending it.
Dec 19, 2022
“With this announcement, it’s clear that Governor-elect Healey is treating the climate crisis with the urgency our future demands,” said CLF President Brad Campbell. “Choosing someone of Melissa’s stature and experience sends a strong signal and she will push the administration to hit the ground running on day one. Massachusetts communities are already feeling the impacts of the climate crisis and now is the time for bold action.”
Dec 16, 2022
Shinelle serves as the Research Associate working on the Healthy Neighborhoods Study. In this role, she manages research data and works with community partners to turn research into action. She comes to CLF from Boston Medical Center, where she worked as a Senior Researcher in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Shinelle holds a BS in… Continue reading Shinelle Kirk
Dec 13, 2022
Monica comes to CLF with experience in healthcare administration, higher education, and technology. She has worked for organizations such as Atrius Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Lesley University. While in healthcare, she worked in clinics with an inclusive array of patient backgrounds, including children with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout her career… Continue reading Monica Pereira
Dec 12, 2022
“After waiting 30 years, this is a historic day for communities that depend on the MBTA,” said CLF President Brad Campbell. “The long-delayed Green Line extension will finally unlock reliable rapid transit for thousands of people in Medford and Somerville. CLF will be continuing to push for the expansion of the Medford branch to Route 16 to bring access to even more residents in the coming years.”
Dec 12, 2022
The Green Line extension to Medford is finally here. Today, after 8 years of delays, a new branch of the Green Line – consisting of five stations reaching out into Medford – opened its doors to riders.
Dec 10, 2022
Staci Rubin, the Vice President of Environmental Justice at Conservation Law Foundation, calls Monday’s event, “a victory, 32 years in the making.”
Dec 09, 2022
One of the problems with this was the increase in traffic and air pollution was of great concern. And the Conservation Law Foundation actually sued the state and said, you know, you’re going to be violating the Clean Air Act by doing this and you really have to do something to mitigate it.
