Oct 29, 2019
A Roadmap for Combatting Climate Change
(This article originally appeared in Commonwealth Magazine.)
Tag: climate crisis
Oct 04, 2019
Putting Maine’s New Climate Law into Action
Two utilities are looking to pass the costs of new gas projects along to Mainers. But their proposals are inconsistent with Maine’s new climate law.
Sep 12, 2019
CLF Challenges Trump Administration’s Appalling Clean Power Plan Replacement
In a move that will harm Americans’ health, economy, and climate, the Trump administration rolled out its proposed replacement to the Obama-era Clean Power Plan in June. The landmark Clean Power Plan was set to cut emissions from dirty coal plants—slashing pollution and combatting the looming climate crisis. CLF is fighting back against this shameless gift to the dying fossil fuel industry.
Jul 31, 2019
Disappointing Decisions Mark Rhode Island Legislative Session
This session, the Rhode Island General Assembly missed opportunities to make progress on a wide range of environmental issues. CLF and other environmental organizations pushed for action on the climate crisis, toxic chemicals, and plastics pollution, but no substantial new laws were enacted. It was not a total loss, however, as we were successful in preventing passage of some harmful measures.
Jun 20, 2019
Rhode Island Rejects Invenergy
Today, Invenergy was denied a permit to pave over a pristine forest in Burrillville to build a fracked gas and diesel oil power plant that would emit carbon pollution for decades. This is a victory for CLF, for the people of Burrillville, and for a world facing a climate emergency.
