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.
Strategy: Environmental Justice
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.”
Nov 28, 2023
Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature
Outdoorswoman Mardi Fuller has reveled in nature all her life – hiking, backpacking, paddling, and more. In fact, the mountaineer, who enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing, and ice climbing, has earned a rare distinction: In January 2021, she became the first Black person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks in winter. “Maybe 1,000 people… Continue reading Mountaineer Mardi Fuller on Racial Equity in Nature
Nov 02, 2023
A Cool Place in the Neighborhood
On a small triangle of land between Bennington and Lawrence Streets stand picnic tables, corrugated metal beds bursting with flowers, and trees in planters of hot pink, lemon yellow, and royal blue. It’s an uplifting treat in this Lawrence, Massachusetts, neighborhood and a considerable contrast to what stood here before – a jumble of parked cars… Continue reading A Cool Place in the Neighborhood
Nov 01, 2023
Utilities Need to Do Their Part to Prepare for Climate Change
Utility companies are not preparing for the cost of climate change-fueled weather, and consumers are paying for it.
Oct 19, 2023
Pickett Mountain is No Place for Mining
Mining Pickett Mountain would damage irreplaceable Maine wilderness, including protected lands, waters, and species.
Oct 11, 2023
What Does a “Just Transition” Mean for New England?
Our transition to a clean energy future must benefit those shouldering the worst burdens of pollution, economic loss, and public health harm
Oct 11, 2023
Q&A with Monica Huertas
Monica Huertas is among those leading the fight for environmental justice in her community. The mother of four’s passion lies in her work as a doula, but she recognizes that for her own kids – and the babies she delivers – to grow up healthy, she and her neighbors must take a stand against the industrial pollution fouling her community.
Sep 18, 2023
$2.2m project will fund 500 trees for ‘disadvantaged’ neighborhoods in Manchester, N.H.
For those on the ground, the project will address disparities they’ve long observed. Arnold Mikolo is an environmental justice advocate with the Conservation Law Foundation, an environmental advocacy group partnering with the city on the tree planting project. He’s been speaking with residents to gather their feedback and concerns about environmental issues in the center city communities. “One of the main things they said was, ‘This neighborhood is really hot,’” Mikolo said.
Sep 15, 2023
Conservation Matters: Fall 2023
The fossil fuel industry spent billions to sabotage trust in climate science. Now, they’re spending billions to recast some fossil fuels as clean and sustainable.
