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June 28, 2024
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In its ruling against "Chevron deference" the Supreme Court has eroded the environmental and health protections we rely on.
view of facade of Supreme Court building
June 28, 2024
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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...
view of facade of Supreme Court building
June 25, 2024
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Toxic blue-green algae makes it dangerous to swim for humans and animals, and climate change is making it worse.
Water covered in blue-green algae with a sign warning people not to swim
June 25, 2024
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Ship and boat strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are harming right whale families.
Juno swimming with her calf
June 25, 2024
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Electrifying Massachusetts' commuter rail can help reduce pollution and improve service, particularly for environmental justice communities. We are making strides in that direction.
Photo of MBTA Commuter Rail purple train cars parked at lot. The train cars shown in the photo run on dirty fossil fuels that pollute the communities along the route of these trains.
June 25, 2024
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Thanks to bottle bills, many New England states have increased recycling rates and now rank among the top states in the country. New Hampshire still lacks a bottle bill. Learn...
Photo of an empty plastic bottle being tossed into a plastic bag. The image is taken from inside the plastic bag, and one can see the outline of a hand tossing the bottle. Behind, a bright sunset shines through the litter.
June 24, 2024
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CLF worked with Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE), a local community group, to negotiate with the mayor of Salem and an offshore wind developer a legal contract known as...
A rendering of the Salem Wind Port
June 24, 2024
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Fisheries management must preserve the beloved New England fishing industry with stronger regulations and measures to adapt to climate change. 
Red cod
June 21, 2024
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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...
June 21, 2024
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Forecasters predict a very active hurricane season in 2024. But are building codes ready? Massachusetts has an opportunity to plan for extreme weather with the Climate Safe Buildings Act.
North End Tidal Flooding