Oct 03, 2024
How a Climate Superfund Works
A climate superfund holds fossil fuel companies responsible for cleaning up damage following extreme weather that climate change causes.
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Oct 02, 2024
How Many Times Must a Community Say No?
The Palmer biomass plant would harm Springfield residents and those in surrounding communities. It’s taken 10-plus years to stop it. After having their permit revoked, Palmer has appealed multiple times to have it overturned. CLF is going to court to protect Springfield’s right to clean air.
Oct 01, 2024
Green Halloween: 5 Tips to Embrace the Zero Waste Spirit
On Halloween, U.S. consumers spend over $10 billion on decorations, plastic-wrapped candy, costumes, and more. Many of these items will eventually find their final resting place in landfills and incinerators. But fear not! Here are 5 tips to celebrate a Green Halloween without sacrificing your fun.
Sep 25, 2024
The Truth About Bottle Bills: Separating Facts From Myths
Bottle bills place a small deposit on beverage containers. Consumers get that deposit back when they return the empty containers. Bottle bills tackle litter and improve recycling. Despite these benefits, the waste and beverage industries argue these programs are outdated or unnecessary. But here’s the truth: bottle bills work. Let’s dispel some myths.
Sep 19, 2024
Explainer: The Hidden Costs of Waste Transfer Stations
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, a proposed waste transfer station threatens to bury the community under a mountain of literal and figurative problems. But what exactly is a waste transfer station, and why should we be concerned about this expansion? Let’s take a closer look at what these facilities do, how they operate, and the real impact they can have on the neighborhoods around them.
Sep 17, 2024
EPA Finds Vermont Doesn’t Do Enough to Stop Industrial Farm Pollution
A broken regulatory system for enforcing clean water laws in Vermont left farmers stuck in the middle and water quality at risk. CLF pushed for change.
Sep 11, 2024
5 Questions for… Denise January
Meet Denise January of Alternatives for Community and Environment, to learn more about her work and vision as a coordinator for the EJAN program: a network helping low-income residents and communities of color who face environmental challenges like air pollution and unsafe drinking water.
Sep 11, 2024
What Voting for the Environment Looks Like
Evaluating candidates running for office can be tricky. Especially when the environment is top of mind. Here are a few pointers to help you assess the best state, local, and national candidates.
Sep 10, 2024
Progress Report: Fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion
CLF is fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, which threatens the Penobscot Nation and local communities. We’re ensuring residents’ voices are heard in the fight to protect their health and environment from harmful pollution.
Sep 09, 2024
Five Barriers to Voting and How to Overcome Them
In any given election, millions of us don’t vote for a whole host of reasons. Here are five common reasons people don’t vote, and how they can be overcome.
