Now that this program is approved, the Board must make sure this plan stays on track and should also look to other lines to electrify. Electrification isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity for health and equity.
The tri-state offshore wind projects could save New Englanders nearly $630 million in electricity bills annually.
Conservation Law Foundation on Monday refiled its Clean Water Act lawsuit against the Town of Barnstable, where the town’s sewage treatment plant is polluting waters with nitrogen, leading to toxic algae outbreaks that destroy habitats and sicken people and pets.
Biking and the infrastructure to support it should be an integral part of Boston’s climate and transit vision. They should go hand in hand with reducing carbon pollution and increasing transit equity.
Climate change is making New England’s summers hotter and heat waves longer. But finding a swimming hole to cool off isn’t easy for everyone. We asked Mardi Fuller about accessible and equitable access to swimming spots and about her top picks for beaches and lakes across the region. Mardi advocates for racial equity through writing,… Continue reading Guest Blog: Mardi Fuller’s Top Picks for Swimming in New England
The Healthy Enterprise Fund is envisioned to be a $20 million revolving loan fund that supports green economy businesses and health-promoting enterprises providing services and creating quality jobs in under-resourced communities across New England.
New Englanders love a perfect beach day. But the trash that lines our coast from Connecticut to Maine is less than perfect. By pitching in to do a beach cleanup, beach lovers can make a significant difference in preserving our region’s natural beauty. Check out these tips to keep your favorite beach crystal clean.
We won’t accept polluted water, dangerous heat, and unpredictable energy costs as foregone conclusions in our communities—and our banks shouldn’t either. Instead, banks should work to enrich our communities with long-term, sustainable solutions that will improve residents’ health and welfare.
Thalia Chaves is the Program Assistant for Strategic Litigation at CLF. She works to further CLF’s strategic litigation program management, active litigation cases, and cases in development. Thalia joins CLF following her graduation from Boston College this May, where she graduated with a B.A. in International Relations. She wrote her senior honors thesis on the… Continue reading Thalia Chaves
CLF is fighting to develop offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine while protecting our natural resources and coastal communities.
