Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned 40 years of precedent and practice comprising the “Chevron doctrine,” under which federal courts defer to an agency’s interpretation of ambiguous legal terms when Congress has given that agency authority to implement the law.
Jun 21, 2024
Maine has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Conservation Law Foundation, Maine Youth Action, and Sierra Club that would force the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to cut carbon emissions as required by the law.
Jun 06, 2024
This situation underscores the urgent need for an Environmental Justice Act in Rhode Island to ensure that marginalized communities have equitable access to green spaces and are protected from environmentally harmful decisions.
Jun 04, 2024
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts deserves strong protections against growing threats
Jun 04, 2024
CLF urges Massachusetts to deny Barnstable’s inadequate application to clean up pollution in waters
May 31, 2024
May 30, 2024 (Montpelier, VT) – Legislation authorizing the State of Vermont to recoup financial damages caused by climate change from major fossil fuel companies became law today when Governor Phil Scott failed to sign or veto the bill during the constitutionally-mandated five-day consideration period. The enactment of S.259, the Climate Superfund Act, marks a… Continue reading Climate Superfund Law Enacted
May 16, 2024
Grid improvements will create cheaper and more reliable electricity
May 09, 2024
CLF is suing Global Partners to protect Chelsea Creek and surrounding communities from pollution.
Apr 30, 2024
CLF Calls Move a Significant Step in Offshore Wind Development.
Apr 25, 2024
CLF and partners to intervene and defend rules.