New Hampshire Archives

Feb 20, 2025

The Hidden Connections Between Methane, Trees, and Heat Islands

Methane leaks kill trees and contribute to dangerous heat islands.

Sunny, mostly treeless Chelsea intersection

Feb 13, 2025

Attacking NOAA and the EPA: Can They Do That?

The Trump administration has taken aim at NOAA and the EPA. We’re ready to fight back.

Feb 13, 2025

Ayotte Announces Landfill Moratorium for New Hampshire

Roughly half of the waste buried in New Hampshire landfills comes from out of state.

A sprawling landfill under a bright sky, with piles of mixed waste. A bulldozer sits atop the waste, processing the layers. The scene conveys the scale of waste disposal and the potential for strong smells often associated with landfill operations and the mix of garbage.

Feb 06, 2025

Opening the Atlantic Ocean to Oil Drilling: Can They Do That?

The Atlantic Ocean shouldn’t be exploited for fossil fuels. CLF is ready to fight any attempt to start offshore oil drilling.

Feb 04, 2025

The Truth About Reduced Fares: Transforming Transportation

Reduced fares transform communities by improving access to jobs, healthcare, and culture while cutting costs for families. But what other benefits could we unlock for everyone by making transit more affordable?

Photo of MBTA fare machine and customer tapping card on sensor to purchase additional fare. Under new reduced fare program, eligible customers will qualify for a discount of half or more. This is a step forward to make public transportation more affordable.

Feb 03, 2025

Can Trump Stop Offshore Wind in New England?

Regardless, we’ll fight to keep offshore wind moving forward for the sake of cheaper energy and a healthier future.

Offshore wind turbine on a calm ocean, being approached by a boat.

Jan 30, 2025

Shanika Amarakoon

My friend told me about her involvement with Conservation Law Foundation. When she introduced me to Tom Irwin, Vice President of New Hampshire, I was impressed with the range of work that CLF did and how it centered its work around climate and environmental justice. I was inspired to donate and join the New Hampshire… Continue reading Shanika Amarakoon

Jan 27, 2025

Lead Poisoning in New Hampshire Rises to Alarming New Highs

A New Hampshire state report rings alarms for the lead poisoning crisis, with 1,142 children poisoned by lead in 2023. This is the highest number of children poisoned since the state began requiring blood lead testing for one- and two-year-olds.

A gloved hand holds a blood sample labeled "Lead - Test" above a medical report listing various test results, including lead levels.

Jan 14, 2025

Attacking Marine National Monuments: Can They Do That?

This is part of an occasional series examining how the Trump administration may alter environmental laws. In 2020, President Trump rolled back protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. His administration opened it up to commercial fishing, endangering the area’s rare ancient corals, vibrant marine life, and vital habitats. We promptly sued… Continue reading Attacking Marine National Monuments: Can They Do That?

A yellow "feather star" crinoid in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

Jan 09, 2025

Los Angeles Neighborhoods Are Ablaze With Fire

When I boarded a yellow school bus from South Central LA to Pacific Palisades each day, no one in either neighborhood was talking about climate change. But times have changed, and the unprecedented fires in Los Angeles are showing us what climate change looks like.