Vermont is fighting to keep our streets clear without polluting waterways
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The Conservation Law Foundation Blog, published by the Conservation Law Foundation, focuses on environmental and conservation issues primarily affecting New England. It covers topics such as sustainable ocean and marine life management, including innovative fishing practices and aquaculture. The blog also addresses climate change communication strategies, energy solutions like heat pumps, and broader environmental policy and advocacy efforts. It highlights practical approaches to environmental protection and community engagement in sustainability initiatives.
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Five Good News Stories About Climate Change
By Pam Reynolds
There’s no denying that powerful actors (or countries) have stepped away from their responsibility to the planet.
But it’s not all bad news. There are some surprisingly positive developments afoot when it comes to the environment.
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Offshore Wind Energy: FAQs
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about offshore wind projects. Learn how they work, how they benefit the environment, and the future of wind energy.
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It’s Time for States to Protect People and the Planet
Well, the Trump administration has finally done what it had long threatened to do: it slammed the door on the federal government’s authority to fight climate change. But just because something is expected doesn’t make it any less devastating –…
Advocates’ Free Speech on Trial
The defamation lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium threatens all advocates’ ability to speak up.
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Warmer and Unpredictable Winters Imperil Iconic New England Crops
By Pam Reynolds
Despite this year’s backflip to the polar temperatures and snowfall totals of a bygone era, winters are undeniably becoming shorter and milder. The last decade of relatively warm, dry winters has made that clear, with temperatures accelerating upward over the…
What is Food Justice and Why Is It Important?
By Sarah White
The food justice movement calls for a reevaluation of our food system and how it excludes many people from access to nutritious, affordable food.
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Snowstorms And Cold Snaps Make Us Use More Fossil Fuels– We Don’t Have To
Why turn to dirty, expensive fuels when renewable energy can keep electricity prices affordable and stable?
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Protecting Pollinators and Ourselves from Toxic Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Neonicotinoids are killing off vulnerable pollinators, polluting the environment, and harming human beings.
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Can You Recycle Wine Bottles? Here’s the Truth
In most states, bottle return programs don’t cover wine bottles. So, our options for recycling them are limited. That means they end up mixed with trash or littering our communities. But there’s a simple solution: expand bottle bills.
The post…