Nov 07, 2020
Maine Voices: The fate of a species is in our hands
Until new, long-term protections for right whales are in place, federal regulators must take emergency action.
State: National
Nov 05, 2020
Trump Abandons Leadership on Climate: It’s Up to the States Now
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.
Oct 30, 2020
Climate Inaction Is a Horror Show in the Making
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.
Oct 29, 2020
Trump’s EPA rewrote the rules on air, water energy. Now voters face a choice on climate change issues
The effects of the new water rule will also be felt in the Northeast, said Heather Govern, vice president and director of the clean air and water program of Conservation Law Foundation. She sees the rule as another battle in the war between environmentalists and those defending industrial interests.
Oct 27, 2020
Why We All Need to Pay Attention to Voter Suppression Right Now
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.
Oct 26, 2020
Preliminary Estimate: 366 Endangered Right Whales Remain on Earth
“These population estimates are devastating,” said Erica Fuller, Senior Attorney at Conservation Law Foundation. “The outlook is grim if we do not act today. We know human activities are decimating this population, what will it take for federal fishery managers to finally take action to protect these magnificent animals?”
Oct 26, 2020
As their population plummets, right whales are on verge of extinction
“The outlook is grim if we do not act today,” said Erica Fuller, a senior attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation. “We know human activities are decimating this population. What will it take for federal fishery managers to finally take action?”
Oct 20, 2020
Why You Should Spend More Time Thinking About Energy Efficiency
While superficially a snooze fest, energy efficiency is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change and towards a more equitable future. (It can also save you money, clean up our air, and even improve your health.)
Oct 19, 2020
CLF Leverages Funds to Improve Public Health and Strengthen Local Businesses in New York
CLF forges partnerships with maritime companies to leverage a creative funding solution for clean air: the EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA).
Oct 13, 2020
Entangled Right Whale Spotted Off New Jersey Coast
“Tragically, this is yet another dead whale swimming,” said Emily Green, Senior Attorney at CLF. “Entanglements in fishing line basically torture the whale to death and pose one of the greatest threats to the recovery of this species. Right whales can be saved, but we must make difficult decisions to protect them now or else witness their demise.”
