Electrifying Massachusetts’ commuter rail can help reduce pollution and improve service, particularly for environmental justice communities. We are making strides in that direction.
CLF worked with Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE), a local community group, to negotiate with the mayor of Salem and an offshore wind developer a legal contract known as a Community Benefits Agreement. Here, we present 5 takeaways from our work with the local community.
Fisheries management must preserve the beloved New England fishing industry with stronger regulations and measures to adapt to climate change.
Cynthia Pansing is CLF’s Interim Vice President for Healthy and Resilient Communities, which comprises Community Resilience, Farm and Food, Impact Investing, and Research and Partnerships. Most recently, she was a CLF Senior Fellow, a nonprofit consultant, and the founding executive director of Berkshire Agricultural Ventures serving MA, NY and CT farms and food businesses. Over… Continue reading Cynthia Pansing
Forecasters predict a very active hurricane season in 2024. But are building codes ready? Massachusetts has an opportunity to plan for extreme weather with the Climate Safe Buildings Act.
Stephanie is a paralegal supporting the Strategic Litigation team. Prior to joining CLF, she worked as a paralegal in private practice, where she supported attorneys in complex litigation matters. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in Political Science and Public Policy. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys being outdoors, baking, and… Continue reading Stephanie Yu
Michael Naughton is Press Secretary for CLF. He is responsible for the organization’s day-to-day external communications and media outreach. Michael brings two decades of communications, media relations, and journalism experience to CLF. He joined CLF from Harvard Divinity School where he was senior media relations and communications lead, overseeing and executing the School’s media relations strategy and… Continue reading Michael Naughton
Seven guidelines for how North Atlantic right whales and offshore wind can share the sea as safely as possible.
Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.
Cashes Ledge is an underwater mountain range that nurtures a multitude of species, many of them vulnerable to human impacts as well as climate change.
