Conservation groups applaud a First Circuit Court of Appeals decision reinstating a 2024 National Marine Fisheries Service rule that protects critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear entanglements — one of two major threats to the species’ survival and recovery.
Fifty years after they were originally established, Massachusetts Designated Port Areas have not undergone a comprehensive review or any type of reform to ensure they are responsive to present day dynamics.
A New Hampshire state report rings alarms for the lead poisoning crisis, with 1,142 children poisoned by lead in 2023. This is the highest number of children poisoned since the state began requiring blood lead testing for one- and two-year-olds.
Offshore wind is a critical part of our region’s efforts to reduce dirty, polluting fossil fuel, create good-paying jobs, and ensure long-term savings for families and businesses.
Conservation Law Foundation has lawyers at the ready to stop Trump’s worst, in court if necessary, and will press New England’s leaders to provide the bold leadership needed to protect our health, environment, and climate that won’t be forthcoming from Washington.
In 2024 alone, four right whales, including two females and two dependent calves, died as the result of vessel strikes in US waters.
Any long term solution requires the Governor and Legislature to explore new revenue sources for a transportation system that will build stronger, healthier, and better-connected communities for all.
These recommendations, which represent a pathway to better decisions and healthier communities in Connecticut, have been delivered to the legislature.
The fossil fuel industry is challenging a first-of-its-kind law meant to protect the wallets of Vermont families and businesses who are currently paying to cleanup and repair damage after extreme storms caused by climate change.
The Pawtucket, Rhode Island project includes the creation of 150 units of all-electric housing and is supported by an $8.35 million equity investment from the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund, which is administered by CLF and MHIC.
