Jun 21, 2023
“The State’s decision is an assault on one of our bedrock environmental protections,” said CLF attorney Mason Overstreet. “Dangerous chemicals are leaching out of this landfill and polluting the Black River and Lake Memphremagog, a drinking water source for thousands of people. The State’s irresponsible decision not to require a Clean Water Act permit blows a hole through the law’s core protections and leaves Vermonters exposed to pollutants. The court should reverse the state’s decision and require a permit with effective pollution control limits.”
Jun 15, 2023
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 included measures to speed up permitting of energy infrastructure. Here’s why they could actually make things worse.
Jun 08, 2023
These proposed standards can reduce carbon pollution, but need to be more stringent to work.
Jun 07, 2023
Wildfires in Canada are creating a smoky haze around New England as a signal of the costs of climate change.
Jun 06, 2023
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
From deep-sea canyons to underwater forests, New England’s ocean abounds with life.
Jun 02, 2023
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 31, 2023
“In order to achieve the monumental phosphorus reductions we need to clean up the lake, we need a functioning system to regulate those farms,” said Elena Mihaly, director of the Conservation Law Foundation in Vermont. “We have a lot of concern that the structure right now is not set up for success.”
May 12, 2023
With your help, Vermont’s Legislature overrode Governor Scott’s veto to sign this critical bill into law.
