Oct 07, 2024
Roots of Resilience
An increasingly accepted principle in city halls and state houses is that communities can become more resilient to extreme weather by leaning into nature.
State: Massachusetts
Oct 03, 2024
Five Questions with Brian Skerry
Underwater photographer Brian Skerry shares his unique perspective on the Gulf of Maine and Cashes Ledge.
Oct 02, 2024
How Many Times Must a Community Say No?
The Palmer biomass plant would harm Springfield residents and those in surrounding communities. It’s taken 10-plus years to stop it. After having their permit revoked, Palmer has appealed multiple times to have it overturned. CLF is going to court to protect Springfield’s right to clean air.
Sep 30, 2024
Conservation Matter: Fall 2024
As the impacts of climate change become more intense across New England, nature-based solutions will be a key piece of the solution.
Sep 25, 2024
Suzie Tapson
Suzie Tapson is CLF’s Chief of Staff. In this role, Suzie anchors CLF’s executive council, manages special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the president, and partners with CLF’s six state vice presidents and the Director of Senior Fellows and Professional Development to further their work. Suzie has been on non-profit boards and been… Continue reading Suzie Tapson
Sep 25, 2024
The Truth About Bottle Bills: Separating Facts From Myths
Bottle bills place a small deposit on beverage containers. Consumers get that deposit back when they return the empty containers. Bottle bills tackle litter and improve recycling. Despite these benefits, the waste and beverage industries argue these programs are outdated or unnecessary. But here’s the truth: bottle bills work. Let’s dispel some myths.
Sep 20, 2024
Sarah Shahabi
Sarah Shahabi is a Charlotte E. Ray Fellow. She holds a J.D. from Boston University, a Master of Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and B.S. from Boston College. During graduate school, she interned for the Office of Representative Tram T. Nguyen, the EPA Region 1 Office,… Continue reading Sarah Shahabi
Sep 20, 2024
Charles River Experiences First Cyanobacteria Bloom in Four Years
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed on Thursday a cyanobacteria bloom in the Charles River downstream of the Longfellow Bridge – the river’s first major bloom in four years.
Sep 19, 2024
Explainer: The Hidden Costs of Waste Transfer Stations
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, a proposed waste transfer station threatens to bury the community under a mountain of literal and figurative problems. But what exactly is a waste transfer station, and why should we be concerned about this expansion? Let’s take a closer look at what these facilities do, how they operate, and the real impact they can have on the neighborhoods around them.
Sep 19, 2024
Dominique Agnew
Dominique is a Charlotte E. Ray Fellow working out of the Boston office. Dominique recently graduated from Northeastern University School of Law and holds a B.S. from Cornell University. Prior to joining the CLF Team, she completed legal internships at Earthjustice’s California Regional Office and Clean Energy Team, the District Court of the District of… Continue reading Dominique Agnew
