Press Releases Archive

Feb 13, 2025

Ayotte Announces Landfill Moratorium for New Hampshire

Roughly half of the waste buried in New Hampshire landfills comes from out of state.

A sprawling landfill under a bright sky, with piles of mixed waste. A bulldozer sits atop the waste, processing the layers. The scene conveys the scale of waste disposal and the potential for strong smells often associated with landfill operations and the mix of garbage.

Jan 30, 2025

First Circuit Decision Reinstates Rule Protecting Right Whales

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.

Jan 29, 2025

New Report Outlines Roadmap for Reimagining How Boston’s Designated Port Areas Can Better Serve the Region’s Evolving Community, Economic, and Climate Needs

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.

Brayton Point Station in Somerset, Massachusetts

Jan 27, 2025

Lead Poisoning in New Hampshire Rises to Alarming New Highs

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.

A gloved hand holds a blood sample labeled "Lead - Test" above a medical report listing various test results, including lead levels.

Jan 20, 2025

Wind Farms Targeted by Trump Administration

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.

A view from the ground-up of wind turbines against a blue sky with some clouds.

Jan 20, 2025

Trump Takes Aim at Environment at Start of Second Term

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.