Oct 11, 2024
EPA Issues Rule to Remove Lead Pipes Nationwide
Earlier this year, CLF and our members submitted hundreds of comments to the EPA asking them to take swift action to remove lead from our water for good.
Archives: Press Releases
Oct 10, 2024
CLF to Sue One of Largest Scrap Metal Companies in US for Polluting Waterways
Conservation Law Foundation has notified Sims Metal of its intent to sue for Clean Water Act violations at eight scrap metal facilities in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Maryland. The company’s stormwater runoff regularly polluted nearby rivers and other waterways with toxic metals like lead, copper, and zinc.
Oct 09, 2024
CLF Fights Springfield Biomass Plant’s Outdated ‘Franken-Permit’
Conservation Law Foundation argued Wednesday on behalf of Springfield’s City Council and community before the Massachusetts Court of Appeals to block Palmer Renewable Energy’s desperate attempt to revive its biomass plant using permits that expired over a decade ago.
Oct 02, 2024
Maine DEP Grants Harmful Landfill Expansion
Maine Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Melanie Loyzim issued a decision claiming the proposed expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill would benefit the public. This opens the door for Casella to officially apply for a license to expand.
Sep 24, 2024
CLF Files Lawsuit Against ANR Secretary for Failure on Climate Law
Conservation Law Foundation filed a lawsuit against Vermont’s Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources for not fulfilling her legal obligations under the Global Warming Solutions Act, which is critical for keeping the State on track to reduce harmful emissions contributing to climate change.
Sep 20, 2024
Charles River Experiences First Cyanobacteria Bloom in Four Years
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed on Thursday a cyanobacteria bloom in the Charles River downstream of the Longfellow Bridge – the river’s first major bloom in four years.
Sep 11, 2024
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Upholds Decision to Let Dangerous Substation Go On
In a disappointing turn for East Boston, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the Energy Facilities Siting Board’s approval of Eversource’s proposed substation.
Sep 10, 2024
Greyhound Buses Polluting South Boston
Greyhound’s buses have been unlawfully idling at the South Station bus terminal and at its bus lot in South Boston, releasing toxic emissions into the neighborhood.
Sep 09, 2024
EPA Says Vermont Falls Short on Clean Water Enforcement
The changes called for by the EPA will need to be implemented thoughtfully and with adequate time for farmers to adjust. Ultimately, this transition stands to benefit both the farming community and the environment.
Sep 06, 2024
Massachusetts, Rhode Island Announce Offshore Wind Power Purchase
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced plans to purchase more than 2,800 megawatts of clean energy from offshore wind projects that could power more than a million homes in the region.
