Feb 09, 2024
A Zine Brings Community Data to Vibrant Life
A zine created by Chelsea residents uses art and creative writing to highlight key data from the Healthy Neighborhoods Study.
Strategy: Environmental Justice
Feb 08, 2024
Vermont Should Create a “Climate Superfund” to Hold Big Oil Accountable
Vermont can make Big Oil pay for its role in climate change with the Climate Superfund bills.
Feb 08, 2024
Clearing the Air for New England
CLF is fighting to enforce anti-idling laws and protect communities from tailpipe pollution.
Feb 08, 2024
Maine Deserves an Environmental Justice Law
CLF is working with partners and legislators to ensure an environmental justice law becomes a reality in Maine. Join us in advocating to get this bill across the finish line.
Jan 23, 2024
Bottle Return Programs in New England: A Report Card
How does your state stack up in this report card? Could your elected officials be doing more to cut litter and keep bottles out of landfills?
Jan 17, 2024
MBTA Slow Zones: Everything You Need to Know
Commuters know the frustration of MBTA Slow Zones all too well. Learn why these restrictions exist and what we need to prevent them for good.
Jan 01, 2024
5 Questions for Britteny Jenkins
Britteny Jenkins, CLF’s Vice President for the Environmental Justice Program shares her journey and goals for our region. She will lead our transportation, climate justice, and zero waste efforts.
Dec 27, 2023
MBTA Closures: 5 T’s to Make Them Easier for Riders
To make closures as painless as possible, the MBTA must prioritize: 1. Timely Announcements, 2. Transit Alternatives, 3. Transparency, 4. Translation, and 5. Thinking Ahead.
Dec 18, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Microgrids in Today’s Energy Landscape
Microgrids will provide communities with energy independence, resilience, and security in the face of extreme weather.
Nov 30, 2023
CLF Prevails Again Over Dirty Biomass Plant
“It is unconscionable that anyone would build such a dirty power plant right across the street from a residential neighborhood,” said CLF attorney Johannes Epke. “Inefficient biomass plants like the one proposed here don’t make sense anywhere in 2023, and especially not in a community in Springfield already overburdened by air pollution. Burning wood for electricity worsens asthma and other respiratory conditions and sets us back in reaching mandatory climate goals, and the court made the right decision.”
