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: Rhode Island
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 22, 2024
LNG Facility Approved for Aquidneck Island
August 22, 2024 (Providence, RI) – The Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board included conditions proposed by Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) in its approval today of a liquefied natural gas facility in Portsmouth. The terminal supports Rhode Island Energy’s gas system on Aquidneck Island, where an outage in January 2019 left families and businesses without… Continue reading LNG Facility Approved for Aquidneck Island
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 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 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.
Jul 29, 2024
CLF Proposes Cashes Ledge as National Marine Sanctuary
Conservation Law Foundation on Monday submitted a nomination to make the Cashes Ledge Area, encompassing an extraordinary undersea mountain range and one of the most unique ecological structures in U.S. ocean waters, a National Marine Sanctuary.
Jul 24, 2024
Study Finds that Offshore Wind Is Cheaper and Healthier than Natural Gas
The tri-state offshore wind projects could save New Englanders nearly $630 million in electricity bills annually.
Jul 19, 2024
Guest Blog: Mardi Fuller’s Top Picks for Swimming in New England
Climate change is making New England’s summers hotter and heat waves longer. But finding a swimming hole to cool off isn’t easy for everyone. We asked Mardi Fuller about accessible and equitable access to swimming spots and about her top picks for beaches and lakes across the region. Mardi advocates for racial equity through writing,… Continue reading Guest Blog: Mardi Fuller’s Top Picks for Swimming in New England
Jul 18, 2024
Beach Cleanups: Why Do They Matter and How to Make Yours Count
New Englanders love a perfect beach day. But the trash that lines our coast from Connecticut to Maine is less than perfect. By pitching in to do a beach cleanup, beach lovers can make a significant difference in preserving our region’s natural beauty. Check out these tips to keep your favorite beach crystal clean.
