Sep 04, 2024
Why Your Vote Matters Now More Than Ever
Who you vote into office colors every aspect of your life–from the purity of the air you breathe to the safety of the water you drink.
State: Massachusetts
Sep 03, 2024
CLF, School Bus Operator Settle Clean Air Lawsuit
September 3, 2024 (Boston, MA) – Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Durham School Services, along with its parent company National Express, have settled a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations in environmental justice neighborhoods in Holyoke and Worcester. The settlement requires the school bus company to pay more than $1.4 million and stop unlawful excessive idling. “There… Continue reading CLF, School Bus Operator Settle Clean Air Lawsuit
Aug 30, 2024
Breanne Frank
Breanne is an Associate Attorney on CLF’s Community Resilience team. Her work is focused on harbor-front resilience, community health, and promoting meaningful public access to New England’s great coastal resources. Prior to CLF, Breanne received her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law, where she conducted research on green gentrification in Boston. She also interned… Continue reading Breanne Frank
Aug 30, 2024
Why Cashes Ledge Deserves to Become a National Marine Sanctuary
Cashes Ledge nourishes marine life and builds climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine.
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.
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.
