environmental justice Archives

Oct 17, 2024

What Hurricanes Helene and Milton Reveal About Storm Inequity

People are still digging out in Florida and North Carolina after two powerful hurricanes, Helene and Milton, hit this month. Neighborhoods were flooded, trees and power lines were toppled, and rising rivers even swept away some homes. The devastation was so striking it would be easy to imagine everyone felt it equally. But the fact… Continue reading What Hurricanes Helene and Milton Reveal About Storm Inequity

a mobile home park devastated by severe weather

Oct 16, 2024

FAQs: How to Plant, Protect, and Promote Trees in Your Neighborhood

Follow our tips to nurture a strong, thriving tree canopy.

Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, lined with trees

Oct 02, 2024

How Many Times Must a Community Say No?

The Palmer biomass plant would harm Springfield residents and those in surrounding communities. It’s taken 10-plus years to stop it. After having their permit revoked, Palmer has appealed multiple times to have it overturned. CLF is going to court to protect Springfield’s right to clean air.

Aug 30, 2024

Why Cashes Ledge Deserves to Become a National Marine Sanctuary

Cashes Ledge nourishes marine life and builds climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine.

Aug 13, 2024

Methane Leaks Threaten Our Trees, Putting Our Communities at Risk

Trees are vital to climate resiliency because they keep cities cooler. But many trees are dying because of methane gas leaks.

Aug 06, 2024

The Truth About Tree Equity

The number of trees in a neighborhood is determined by income and race. It’s a troubling imbalance that holds broad social implications as we grapple with climate change.

Aug 01, 2024

Fossil Fuels Are More Dangerous Than You Think. Clean Energy Offers a Way Out.

Fossil fuels are dangerous to workers and communities. Renewable energy is a safer alternative.

Jul 30, 2024

New Hampshire Environmental Justice Laws Must Consider Total Pollution

Unlike other New England states, New Hampshire does not have laws designed to consider the cumulative effects of pollution.

Jul 22, 2024

Boston Cyclists Deserve Better

Biking and the infrastructure to support it should be an integral part of Boston’s climate and transit vision. They should go hand in hand with reducing carbon pollution and increasing transit equity.

Jul 17, 2024

A Missed Opportunity for Climate Resiliency

We won’t accept polluted water, dangerous heat, and unpredictable energy costs as foregone conclusions in our communities—and our banks shouldn’t either. Instead, banks should work to enrich our communities with long-term, sustainable solutions that will improve residents’ health and welfare.