Jun 25, 2024
A North Atlantic Right Whale Family Tree
Ship and boat strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are harming right whale families.
State: Rhode Island
Jun 24, 2024
The Truth About Fisheries Management in New England
Fisheries management must preserve the beloved New England fishing industry with stronger regulations and measures to adapt to climate change.
Jun 21, 2024
Hurricane Season is Here. Are Building Codes Ready?
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.
Jun 13, 2024
Offshore Wind and Right Whales Can Coexist. Here’s How.
Seven guidelines for how North Atlantic right whales and offshore wind can share the sea as safely as possible.
Jun 13, 2024
Talking Trash: The Truth About Landfills
Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.
Jun 12, 2024
Four Wonders I Saw at Cashes Ledge
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.
Jun 07, 2024
Let’s Clean Up Our Plastics Problem
Individuals alone can’t stem the tide of plastic overtaking the country. We need collective action and societal resolve.
Jun 06, 2024
CLF Urges Protection of Morley Field
This situation underscores the urgent need for an Environmental Justice Act in Rhode Island to ensure that marginalized communities have equitable access to green spaces and are protected from environmentally harmful decisions.
May 28, 2024
What are Wetlands? Why Should We Care?
Wetlands are a critical piece of our ecosystem that must be protected.
May 13, 2024
The Truth About Air Pollution and Climate Change
Air pollution across the United States is getting worse. Why? Because of our planet’s warming atmosphere.
