Aug 13, 2024
Methane Leaks Threaten Our Trees, Putting Our Communities at Risk
Trees are vital to climate resiliency because they keep cities cooler. But many trees are dying because of methane gas leaks.
State: Massachusetts
Aug 13, 2024
Gas Leaks Posing Danger to Massachusetts Communities
In the latest effort to prevent methane leaks that pose explosive dangers to communities, kill trees, and cost families and businesses money for gas that never reaches their home or office, Conservation Law Foundation has announced plans to sue National Grid for federal and state violations.
Aug 06, 2024
The Truth About Tree Equity
The number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change.
Aug 02, 2024
Meenakshi Jani
Meenakshi Jani is a Paralegal supporting the Strategic Litigation and Clean Air & Water teams. Prior to joining CLF, she participated in Mass Audubon’s Environmental Fellowship Program and worked in its Policy & Advocacy department. She holds a B.A. in History and Environmental Studies from Amherst College. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading,… Continue reading Meenakshi Jani
Aug 01, 2024
Fossil Fuels Are More Dangerous Than You Think. Clean Energy Offers a Way Out.
Fossil fuels are dangerous to workers and communities. Renewable energy is a safer alternative.
Aug 01, 2024
Massachusetts Legislature Fails to Pass Climate Bill
The Massachusetts Legislature failed to pass a climate bill as the legislative came to an end and left unaddressed significant measures that were essential to a clean energy transition and to rein in the expanded use of dirty gas.
Jul 31, 2024
Liz Marsh
Liz is a Policy Analyst on the Healthy and Resilient Communities team. She joined CLF from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation where she studied global air pollution, climate models, and their impact on human health. She holds a dual master’s degree in urban planning and epidemiology from Tufts and a Bachelor of Science… Continue reading Liz Marsh
Jul 29, 2024
CLF Proposes Cashes Ledge as National Marine Sanctuary
Conservation Law Foundation on Monday submitted a nomination to make the Cashes Ledge Area, encompassing an extraordinary undersea mountain range and one of the most unique ecological structures in U.S. ocean waters, a National Marine Sanctuary.
Jul 29, 2024
New Bedford Community Asks to Have a Voice in Waste Facility Decision
Conservation Law Foundation is asking the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to involve New Bedford residents in the decision-making process for Parallel Products’ proposed waste transfer station.
Jul 25, 2024
Christine Donohue
Christine joined CLF in February of 2024 as Executive Assistant to the President. A career executive partner, Christine brings more than 30 years of experience in both private and publicly traded companies across the healthcare, academia, private equity, manufacturing, and biotech spaces. In early 2019 she took on a new challenge as a campaign organizer,… Continue reading Christine Donohue
