The Endangered Species Act protects more than 1,600 species across the United States – but today, it’s under threat.
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The Conservation Law Foundation is an organization focused on environmental advocacy and sustainable practices, particularly in the New England region. It publishes content related to ocean health, sustainable fishing methods, climate change communication, and clean energy solutions such as heat pumps. The foundation highlights practical approaches to environmental challenges, including marine conservation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its publications often emphasize community engagement and innovative strategies to protect natural resources and promote ecological balance.
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America is Sliding Backward in Science
Since the 2024 election, the country is working to dramatically scale back funding for science. And that reduction is likely to have grave implications for health, technology, defense, education, and the United States’ standing in the world.
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One Year After Trump’s Inauguration: How States Pushed Back
States pushed back on his environmental attacks because you demanded they do so
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Five Questions with Dr. Leslye Steptoe
By Pam Reynolds
You’re not just where you live or what school you go to, or what medical diagnosis you might have. You have many different identities, and they impact how you experience the world and how the world experiences you.
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Real Estate Sites Are Scrapping Climate Risk Data – Here’s Why That Matters
As climate change worsens and housing stock tightens, the real estate industry is leaving buyers in the dark.
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A Cleaner Future for Mashapaug Pond
By Pam Reynolds
Mashapaug pond, which at times turns an artificial neon green, has been a no-go zone for years. Stormwater pollution flows here from roughly 70 industrial and commercial properties in the neighborhood. Every time it rains or snowpack melts, oil, grease,…
Why We Should Care About Public Utilities Agencies
By Adam Aguirre
State public utilities agencies are the government entities that regulate the utilities operating within the state. These agencies oversee how utilities and energy companies can use your money – and how much they can charge you for their services.
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A Sustainable (and Tasty) Solution to Ocean Health
Since 2019, Ken Sparta and his son Leo have quite literally leapt into the world of oyster and kelp farming, where they now regularly pull oysters and kelp from the coastal waters near Freeport, Maine. In fact, in 2024, Spartan…
Building the Momentum for On-Demand Fishing
By Erica Fuller
On-demand fishing gear, with fewer dangerous lines that can entangle marine life, is a key tool in protecting right whales
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Do Heat Pumps Work Year-Round?
Heat pumps are today’s cleaner, cheaper option for heating and cooling New England homes and businesses. It’s an option that doesn’t force us to rely on a fossil fuel system that is rapidly overheating our planet and draining our wallets.…