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Jun 25, 2024

A North Atlantic Right Whale Family Tree

Ship and boat strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are harming right whale families.

Jun 25, 2024

A Cleaner, Faster, and More Reliable Commuter Rail Powered by Electricity

Electrifying Massachusetts’ commuter rail can help reduce pollution and improve service, particularly for environmental justice communities. We are making strides in that direction.

Photo of MBTA Commuter Rail purple train cars parked at lot. The train cars shown in the photo run on dirty fossil fuels that pollute the communities along the route of these trains.

Jun 25, 2024

3 Reasons New Hampshire Needs a Bottle Bill

Thanks to bottle bills, many New England states have increased recycling rates and now rank among the top states in the country. New Hampshire still lacks a bottle bill. Learn why that matters.

Photo of an empty plastic bottle being tossed into a plastic bag. The image is taken from inside the plastic bag, and one can see the outline of a hand tossing the bottle. Behind, a bright sunset shines through the litter.

Jun 24, 2024

5 Lessons for Communities in Negotiating New Energy Infrastructure

CLF worked with Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE), a local community group, to negotiate with the mayor of Salem and an offshore wind developer a legal contract known as a Community Benefits Agreement. Here, we present 5 takeaways from our work with the local community.

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.