Sep 07, 2022
Flooding in Boston Is Growing More Frequent Even on Sunny Days
We must prepare our coastal communities for the increasing frequency and damage associated with high tide flooding. Here’s how.
State: Vermont
Sep 07, 2022
Chase Whiting: We deserve better than fossil fuels and fearmongering
Vermont has spoken. The other New England states have spoken. ISO hasn’t listened. We hope when ISO comes to Burlington on Sept. 8, they’ll finally listen to New Englanders and step up on climate change.
Sep 01, 2022
5 Questions with Julie Silverman, CLF’s Lake Champlain Lakekeeper
As CLF’s Lake Champlain Lakekeeper, Julie Silverman is helping to weave together a complex fabric of people and places working to protect and restore Lake Champlain and the network of rivers and streams that flow into it. What drew you to Lake Champlain? I grew up close to the lake, spending summers swimming, sailing, waterskiing,… Continue reading 5 Questions with Julie Silverman, CLF’s Lake Champlain Lakekeeper
Aug 25, 2022
After CLF Push, GlobalFoundries Adheres to Vermont’s Climate Laws
If the state Public Utility Commission approves this landmark deal, it will mark a victory for Vermonters and the climate.
Aug 17, 2022
“No Other Lake” Documentary Celebrates Lake Champlain and Confronts Its Challenges
The documentary “No Other Lake,” is now screening at various locations across Vermont and New York. We talked with filmmaker Jordan Rowell about what motivated him to embark on this journey and how it changed his view of his hometown lake.
Aug 17, 2022
Conservation Law Foundation agrees to allow GlobalFoundries to create its own electric utility
Under the agreement, GlobalFoundries commits to follow Vermont’s renewable energy standard, which Whiting called “Vermont’s single most effective and important law at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” The law requires utilities to purchase increasing amounts of energy from renewable sources.
Aug 16, 2022
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Impact New England
President Biden recently signed this first-of-its-kind climate bill into law – but what does it mean for climate action here at home?
Aug 15, 2022
Regenerative Agriculture Can Help New England’s Farmers and Our Climate
The way we grow our food has a big impact on our climate. Changing how we farm can help our climate rather than harm it.
Aug 15, 2022
Regenerative Agriculture for New England
Regenerative farmers can play a role in combatting the climate crisis. However, if more farmers are to transition to climate-smart regenerative agriculture, they need sufficient technical and financial support.
Aug 03, 2022
Breaking Down Big Plastic
Big Plastic is working to block progress on laws to regulate plastic pollution. Here’s how CLF and our allies are fighting back.
