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.
Tag: global warming
Jul 09, 2024
Climate Lawsuits Launched By Youth Reflect A Need for Action
In June, the state of Hawai’i agreed to cut carbon emissions in a historic climate case settlement. This is a big win with implications for communities in New England and beyond.
May 28, 2024
What are Wetlands? Why Should We Care?
Wetlands are a critical piece of our ecosystem that must be protected.
May 13, 2024
The Truth About Air Pollution and Climate Change
Air pollution across the United States is getting worse. Why? Because of our planet’s warming atmosphere.
Mar 28, 2024
Say Goodbye to New England’s Last Two Coal-Fired Power Plants
New England’s last two coal-fired power plants will close by 2028 and the region will finally be free of this polluting, toxic, climate-changing fuel.
Mar 18, 2024
The Truth About Carbon Footprints
The carbon footprint concept was a clever marketing tool used by fossil fuel companies to spread the blame on carbon pollution.
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 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.
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.
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.
