Clean Energy & Climate Change Archives

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

A group of people facing the camera. A young person stands in the center directly looking into camera holding a sign that says "There is no planet b." They are surrounded by other young adults, some of which are holding other signs (slightly out of focus).

Oct 03, 2023

Vermont Affordable Heat Act: What Comes Next

This landmark law aims to clean up how we heat our homes and buildings. Now we need to implement it effectively so that it achieves its goal.

A hand adjusts the temperature on a thermostat to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sep 27, 2023

We Can Solve Big Ag’s Climate Problem – But Not with “Renewable” Natural Gas

A proposal to build an anaerobic digester on Vermont’s largest dairy farm is not the climate solution its proponents claim it to be.

View from above of a modern dairy farm. Holstein dairy cows are lined up in stabling during milking.

Sep 05, 2023

The Truth about Hydrogen

Big Gas and Oil and utility companies are urging us to use hydrogen like we do other fossil fuels – which will damage the climate and our health

A 3-D rendering of the hydrogen molecule. One is in focus towards the right hand of the image, with a few more in the background not in focus. The image, including the molecules, are varying shades of blue.

Aug 31, 2023

Climate Change Worsens Extreme Weather in New England

Clean energy can help us slash the carbon pollution driving heat waves, storms, and floods.

An aerial view of Waterbury, Vermont's flooding during the intense rainstorm of Summer 2023. Houses are submerged up to their doorsteps.

Aug 16, 2023

New Study: Going 100% with Clean Car Rule Would Deliver $21 Billion in Societal Benefits

Maine’s proposed rule to spur electric vehicle purchases should go farther

A row of gray electric cars being charged at charging stations.

Aug 11, 2023

CLF Opposing “Renewable” Gas Facility on VT Farm

“The Bellevue Project makes no economic or environmental sense,” said Elena Mihaly, Vice President of CLF Vermont. “Vermont should prioritize projects that help farms avoid producing climate-damaging emissions in the first place. Projects like this one generate as much polluting methane as possible, lock farms into industrial dairying, and saddle Vermonters with the bill for expensive, unnecessary gas infrastructure.”

Aug 08, 2023

Rhode Island Begins Clean Car Process

“Harmful emissions from gas-powered cars and trucks are driving the climate crisis and polluting the air in our communities,” said CLF attorney James Crowley. “Rhode Island has an opportunity to tackle the climate crisis while cleaning up the air in our neighborhoods. It’s time to ditch fossil fuels once and for all, and these new rules will help us get there.”

Electric vehicles are a critical part of our climate solutions.

Aug 04, 2023

Putting Massachusetts Climate Laws Into Action

Here’s how and why CLF is pushing the Healey administration to reach net zero by 2050.

An angled view of the French Kiung Bridge, Erving, Massachusetts. The bridge reflects into the body of water below, surrounded by trees that are changing colors for the fall.

Aug 01, 2023

Clean Energy Garners Praise But Big Gas Doubles Down in Regional Electricity Forum

While Big Gas is still trying to peddle its climate-damaging products, regional officials seem poised to recognize the power of solar and wind energy.