BREAKING: A judge has sided with Lowell residents, ordering Markley Group to pause installation of four additional diesel generators at its massive data center while residents’ lawsuit moves forward. This is a win for the community, and an important step toward holding decision-makers accountable.
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At Conservation Law Foundation, we believe that together, we can ensure a healthy, sustainable, thriving New England for all!
Summer break used to mean sunshine and scraped knees. Now it's smoke alerts, heat advisories, and canceled camp days. That's climate change.
If families are asked to pay more for electricity, energy companies should have to prove every dollar is necessary. Higher rates shouldn't be a given when lower-cost solutions can improve reliability and save customers money. Accountability isn't optional.
Atlantic salmon recovery took decades of conservation work. Now, weakened habitat protections put that progress and countless other endangered species at risk. CLF is suing to defend wildlife and the places they call home.
The Trump administration has removed "habitat modification or degradation" from the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. Endangered species can't survive without the habitats they depend on. We're challenging this rule in court to defend wildlife and the places they call home.
WIN: A federal court has ordered Trump EPA to act on soot pollution and protect communities breathing unhealthy air. This victory moves us closer to stronger protections across the country. We’ll keep fighting to ensure every person has the right to breathe clean air.
From extreme heat to rising global temperatures, the climate crisis shaped this year’s World Cup. That’s why we spoke out against FIFA’s partnership with Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies. Thank you for showing up and telling FIFA to #DumpAramco.
Wondering why New England's sky looks yellow today? The haze is smoke that has traveled hundreds of miles from massive wildfires in Canada - a powerful reminder that climate disasters don't stop at borders. What happens far away can still affect the air we breathe, our health, and our daily lives.
BREAKING: We're suing the Trump administration. Again. A new rule guts the Endangered Species Act’s protections for habitats of endangered species. CLF and 8 other groups represented by @earthjustice.org have sued to block this harmful rule.
Summer isn't just getting hotter, it's getting more humid, too. As the planet warms, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, making heat feel even more intense. Climate change isn't just changing the temperature - it's changing what summer feels like altogether.
BREAKING: The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will undermine protections for endangered species. By sabotaging the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration could drive many species to extinction - and extinction is forever.
Meet four of our favorite residents of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. 🌊 These animals are just a small glimpse of the rich marine life that depends on this protected ecosystem - which is why CLF is fighting to protect it.
"We, as the next generation of scientists and ocean advocates, are already working to repair a damaged, broken world that was bestowed on us by previous generations." — Jhaylin Cruz, ocean protection ambassador fellow
Offshore wind isn't just about clean energy - it's about creating jobs and strengthening New England's local economies. As Trump continues his attacks on wind projects, workers and their livelihoods are paying the price. We can create family-sustaining jobs while delivering reliable, clean energy.
Another week. Another dangerous heat wave. And this time, it's happening during the World Cup. 🔥 Players are still expected to compete in dangerous heat while FIFA partners with Saudi Aramco, a fossil fuel giant that's fueling a hotter world. FIFA needs to #DumpAramco.
BREAKING: A federal court blocked a Trump admin rule that would have excluded nonprofits from the loan forgiveness program. CLF filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of environmental organizations. Today's ruling helps ensure the program supports public service, not political agendas.
This week's heat wave is a reminder that extreme weather isn't a future problem - it's already disrupting how we move. ☀️ As climate extremes become more common, investing in a resilient transit system is essential to keeping Boston moving safely.
BREAKING: The court has sided with environmental groups, including CLF, upholding the rule that classifies soot as a harmful pollutant and requires protections for public health. This is a major win for air quality and means cleaner air for people nationwide.
Today, our case to protect our air from soot goes before the court in California. Under the current EPA, critical safeguards are being left in limbo. We’re asking the court to hold Trump’s EPA accountable for delaying stronger soot pollution protections. Cleaner air shouldn’t have to wait.
FIFA is out here covering brand logos if they didn’t pay to play. But Saudi Aramco, the sponsor whose core business is fueling the climate crisis, gets prime placement. The rules seem to be: No logo if you didn’t pay. No problem if your business model is destroying the planet.
CLF has joined its 16th lawsuit against the Trump administration, now challenging a Pentagon freeze that's blocking wind energy projects and clean energy investment. This lawsuit is just the latest addition to CLF's growing record of taking Trump to court when he feels like breaking the law.
Glowing sea creatures in New England? Yup, they're real. 💡 Bioluminescent marine animals can create their own light to survive and thrive. These radiant creatures glow to hide from predators, attract mates, spot their next meal, or gain other advantages. #OceanMonth
You might have never heard of Cashes Ledge, but it's one of the most vibrant marine ecosystems in the Gulf of Maine - towering underwater mountains, lush kelp forests, and an abundance of marine life. CLF is pushing to make it a national marine sanctuary to protect this remarkable ecosystem.
A World Cup brought to you by Big Oil? FIFA is giving Aramco a global pedestal while climate change is turning up the heat on the game. As players pause for water breaks in record temps, one of the world's biggest polluters shouldn't get a front-row seat at soccer's biggest stage. #DumpAramco
BREAKING: A federal appeals court has upheld the decision striking down the Trump administration’s ban on offshore wind projects. This is a major loss for the administration’s attacks on clean energy - and a big win for offshore wind, lower energy costs, and the rule of law.
Have you seen @explore.org's puffin cam yet? Watch Atlantic puffins nest, squabble, and waddle LIVE from a remote island in Maine 😍 #OceanMonth
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Cars of yesterday burn fuel. Cars of tomorrow run on electricity. ⚡🚗 This National Electricity Day, we're celebrating the shift from tailpipe emissions to transportation powered by clean energy. The future of driving is electric. And the future of electricity is renewable.
The World Cup is kicking off - but it’s already starting with a major loss. FIFA has partnered with Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies. At the same time, FIFA is working to build its reputation as a climate and sustainability leader. This doesn’t add up.
Trump is continuing to attack our oceans by unlawfully allowing commercial fishing in marine national monuments. It's more urgent than ever for us to stand together against these threats.
Trump opens up Pacific marine national monuments to commercial fishing
President Trump on Thursday opened up previously protected areas of the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing. Trump signed a proclamation opening up commercial fishing at three marine national monum…
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