The presidential election result is a welcome relief – especially amid the ongoing stresses of an unrelenting pandemic, hobbling economic hardship, and an overdue racial reckoning. We all deserve to take a moment and celebrate that. But even as we see the core values of our democracy vindicated after relentless voter suppression efforts, now is not the time to grow complacent.
Scientists estimate that little more than 350 whales are left on the planet – a shockingly low number. It is our activities in the ocean – fishing, shipping, drilling, construction – that threaten the survival of this species. In the last three years, vessel strikes, in particular, have caused about half of the known or suspected deaths of right whales in the U.S. and Canada.
Nothing the Trump administration does to undermine our climate or the environment surprises me these days. But while the U.S. is dropping out of the Paris Agreement, the rest of the world is clearly committed. So are we here in New England.
Syd Romo is the Senior Digital Communications Associate at Conservation Law Foundation. He helps develop content and oversees CLF’s social media channels as well as email communications. Prior to joining CLF, Syd worked as a writer for Channel 7News Boston. He holds a bachelor of science in mass communication from Boston University with a focus… Continue reading Syd Romo
These days, the scariest monster I can conjure wears a tailored suit and sits behind the desk of a dirty oil or gas company deliberately blocking climate action. Runner up is another man in a suit – a legislator too scared to stand up to that fossil fuel executive and protect the people who voted him into office.
“It is past time for MassDOT to heed the consensus among Mayor Walsh, transportation experts, and affected neighborhoods that the all at-grade approach is the best one for Boston, for commuters, and for the river,” said Bradley Campbell, President of Conservation Law Foundation. “The Baker Administration should start working for rather than against its own vision for the future of transportation in the Commonwealth.”
Emma Cotter is CLF’s Senior Donor Relations Coordinator. In this position, she supports the Development Department’s donor relations and events programs in providing opportunities to meaningfully connect with our members. Through working in Boston with CLF, Emma is fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in New England. She grew up in New York State and… Continue reading Emma Cotter
Wendy Sheu is the Director of the Senior Fellows Program at CLF, where she helps to expand and strengthen CLF’s capacity through the implementation of a pro bono fellowship program for experienced professionals. She recruits and supports Senior Fellows and other volunteers across all New England states with diverse professional backgrounds who contribute to a… Continue reading Wendy Sheu
Our nation’s long journey to building a truly inclusive democracy is far from over. Voter suppression remains a real and enduring challenge in this country.
“This settlement is a major win for cleaner air in Boston communities,” said Heather Govern, Director of CLF’s Clean Air and Water program. “Toxic tailpipe pollution threatens the health of our most vulnerable neighbors and contributes to the climate crisis. With increased training and monitoring at bus lots, Transdev will be better able to stop excessive bus idling and the spread of this harmful pollution.”
