Nov 21, 2022
Is Vermont Prepared for the Rain and Flooding Climate Change Is Causing?
Vermont can do more to protect residents and communities from the devastating impacts of flooding.
State: Vermont
Nov 18, 2022
Vermont Adopts Clean Car and Truck Rules
“Toxic pollution from cars and trucks overheats the earth and clogs the air in our communities,” said CLF staff attorney Chase Whiting. “These new rules will help us tackle the climate crisis while cleaning up the air for people and families in Vermont. This is truly a win-win, and it’s a huge step forward towards our clean energy future.”
Nov 03, 2022
The Truth about Biofuels
Are fuels derived from crops and waste good climate solutions at scale? Short answer: No. Here’s why.
Nov 02, 2022
Our Regional Grid Operator Misleads New Englanders, Once Again
A recent piece by Anne George, Vice President of Public Relations for ISO-New England, calls CLF’s critiques baseless. Here’s why she’s wrong.
Oct 30, 2022
Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act
Clean water is a fundamental human right. But 50 years ago, the nation’s rivers, lakes, and streams were anything but clean. The waterways that had powered the country’s economic growth for a century had become dirty dumping grounds for chemical waste, industrial pollution, and raw sewage. When Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972,… Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of the Clean Water Act
Oct 24, 2022
Regulators Approve GlobalFoundries Agreement with CLF
“No one can be allowed to skirt Vermont’s critical environmental laws,” said Elena Mihaly, Vice President of CLF Vermont. “With climate impacts at our doorstep, everyone—no matter how big or powerful – should be held accountable to Vermont’s climate requirements. This agreement makes sure that GlobalFoundries does its part to reduce climate pollution, advance energy efficiency, and transition to clean, renewable energy.”
Oct 24, 2022
Public Utility Commission allows GlobalFoundries to set up its own electric utility
Under its agreement with the Conservation Law Foundation, GlobalFoundries committed to build a 5-megawatt solar facility in Essex Junction and to comply with Vermont’s environmental laws — in particular, the state’s renewable energy standard, which requires utilities to obtain more and more of their electricity from renewable sources.
Oct 05, 2022
Three Hot Tips to Help the Ocean Cool Down
Why is our ocean overheating? The main is that it is working overtime to protect us. An overheating ocean spells bad news for marine life and humans. But we can help. Here’s ho
Oct 05, 2022
We Must Protect and Restore Nature to Address the Climate Crisis
Restoring nature is one of the best tools we have for tackling the climate crisis. That means we all have a stake in protecting our wetlands and coastal ecosystems.
Sep 28, 2022
Cleaner Trucks are Critical for New England’s Health and Climate
Slashing polluting emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is a critical part of our climate fight.
