Jun 30, 2023
How Cities Can Prepare for Summer Heat Waves
Climate change means heat waves are getting longer and more frequent. But cities can prepare by implementing three simple steps.
State: Rhode Island
Jun 28, 2023
Rhode Island Lawmakers Make Progress on Recycling
“Single-use beverage containers pollute our communities and our planet at every stage of their lives, and the problem is only getting worse,” said CLF Senior Attorney Mara Shulman. “A new bottle bill would go a long way to clean up the scourge of litter in Rhode Island’s communities while ramping up recycling rates across the state. The formation of a study committee is a great first step, but we certainly have more work to do in getting a bottle bill on the books in the next session.”
Jun 15, 2023
Six Fascinating Facts About Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Here are six fascinating facts to help you get to know one of New England’s ocean treasures.
Jun 09, 2023
The Debt Ceiling Bill Aimed to Reform Permitting for Energy Infrastructure – But It Fails to Make Meaningful Progress
The debt ceiling bill included measures to speed up permitting of energy infrastructure. Here’s why they could actually make things worse.
Jun 08, 2023
What Do the New EPA Power Plant Standards Mean for New England?
These proposed standards can reduce carbon pollution, but need to be more stringent to work.
Jun 07, 2023
A Smoke Signal We Should Heed
Wildfires in Canada are creating a smoky haze around New England as a signal of the costs of climate change.
Jun 06, 2023
Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean
New England’s ocean is full of fascinating and beautiful marine life. Each of these species depends on a healthy ocean to thrive, and all are impacted by the threat of warming waters caused by the climate crisis. Protected areas in our ocean, like the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, are known to help… Continue reading Discover Cool Creatures that Thrive in New England’s Ocean
Jun 02, 2023
Did You Know These 5 Facts about New England’s Ocean?
From deep-sea canyons to underwater forests, New England’s ocean abounds with life.
Jun 02, 2023
Why New England Needs Stricter Clean Cars and Trucks Standards
The cars, buses, and trucks we drive are the largest source of climate damaging emissions in the region. We need bold standards to slash this pollution and slow climate change.
May 08, 2023
Seeding Change
CLF’s Legal Food celebrates a milestone – its 1,000 case helping connect small farmers, food entrepreneurs, and nonprofits with free legal help.
