Jun 04, 2024
Federal Agencies Release a Management Plan for New England’s Marine National Monument
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts deserves strong protections against growing threats
Archives: Press Releases
Jun 04, 2024
Cape Cod Town Fails to Address Toxic Wastewater Pollution
CLF urges Massachusetts to deny Barnstable’s inadequate application to clean up pollution in waters
May 31, 2024
Climate Superfund Law Enacted
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
Federal Agency to Overhaul Electric Grid Planning
Grid improvements will create cheaper and more reliable electricity
May 09, 2024
Harmful Pollution from Chelsea Creek Oil Storage Facilities Puts Communities at Risk
CLF is suing Global Partners to protect Chelsea Creek and surrounding communities from pollution.
Apr 30, 2024
Federal Government Releases Offshore Wind Sales in the Gulf of Maine
CLF Calls Move a Significant Step in Offshore Wind Development.
Apr 25, 2024
States Challenge New, Stricter Federal Tailpipe Pollution Rules
CLF and partners to intervene and defend rules.
Apr 22, 2024
Environmentalists and Youth Group Sue Maine for Failure to Act on Climate Change
Plaintiffs say the state is breaking the 2019 Climate Law
Apr 10, 2024
Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Address Community Concerns in Dangerous Landfill Expansion
“We can’t let polluters trample on the public’s right to oppose projects that put their health and environment at risk,” said CLF attorney Nora Bosworth. “This law ensures communities get a chance to make their voices heard and places critical safeguards around Casella’s dangerous plans to expand this landfill. Preventing these forever chemicals from continuing to poison the Penobscot River means protecting a water source sacred to the culture and livelihood of the Penobscot Nation.”
Apr 10, 2024
CLF to Sue Pepsi-Product Manufacturer for Over 100 Clean Water Act Violations
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has notified Patriot Beverages, a Pepsi-product manufacturing and bottling company, of its intent to sue for Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Littleton, Massachusetts.
