Mar 13, 2024
The Power of Policy
CLF is creating climate policies that will dramatically cut carbon emissions, particularly in polluting sectors like transportation.
Tag: Clean Energy & Climate Change
Mar 01, 2024
Fossil Fuel Interests and Dark Money Donors Are Behind Opposition to Offshore Wind
Climate deniers and fossil fuel interests are quietly fueling an anti-offshore wind misinformation campaign
Jan 24, 2024
Weather Whiplash: Climate Change is Creating More Extremes. Here’s How to Prepare.
Weather whiplash, unpredictable weather patterns and extreme weather are becoming increasingly frequent. These are changes we can see and feel and it’s time to prepare.
Jan 10, 2024
Setting the Record Straight: Q&A on Offshore Wind in New England
Don’t believe the disinformation. We can develop offshore wind and meet our renewable energy goals while protecting the marine environment.
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 01, 2023
The Climate “Solutions” that Aren’t
Fossil fuel companies are pushing alternative fuels as solutions to the climate crisis – but those fuels aren’t solutions at all.
Oct 30, 2023
CLF Report Examines Future of Bioenergy
“It’s critical that we separate fact from fiction when it comes to biofuels,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “The fossil fuel industry is pushing solutions like renewable natural gas as a silver bullet to confront the climate crisis with little evidence. The truth is these fuels will still pollute our climate and our air, and they must be used only in limited cases.”
Oct 25, 2023
Mass. Climate Chief Issues Recommendations for Confronting Climate Crisis
Melissa Hoffer has released a report outlining recommendations for the Healey Administration’s agenda to tackle the climate crisis. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) released the following statement in response.
“The climate crisis is impacting every community in Massachusetts, and we wasted valuable years under the prior administration waiting for firm commitments and real action on the ground,” said Caitlin Peale Sloan, Vice President of CLF Massachusetts. “The Climate Chief’s report underscores the vast challenges facing the Commonwealth in this fight as well as the opportunities for climate solutions that work for all our residents. It’s time to get to work.”
Oct 24, 2023
Maine Officials Support Clean Cars Rules
“Harmful emissions from fossil fuel-powered cars and trucks are driving the climate crisis and polluting the air we breathe,” said CLF senior attorney Emily Green. “The clean car standards will save lives and clean up our air. But our leaders need to go beyond the rule they’re considering and go all electric by 2035. And rejecting the clean trucks standards would be absolutely the wrong move. Our future health, air, and climate depend on us taking bold action today.”
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
