🐚 Boston Harbor was once so polluted shellfishing was banned for a century. Now, cleanup efforts driven by lawsuits and public pressure have reopened parts of the harbor.

www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

💰 Maine’s pension system says it’s complying with a fossil fuel divestment law. Environmental advocates say it’s not, arguing the state is hiding behind fiduciary duty to delay meaningful action.

www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026...

⚽️ Plans for a new soccer stadium in Everett come with funding for transit, cleanup, and open space, but commitments must go further to protect air quality, transit riders, and nearby communities.

www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Learn more about how we're fighting back: www.clf.org/newsroom/ver...

#ProtectLakeChamplain #Vermont #CleanWaterAct #Panton #LakeChamplain

The legal amount of pollution any farm can release without a federal permit is zero. We're fighting to hold Vorsteveld accountable for discharging toxic chemicals into Vermont waterways and putting our communities at risk.

That's why today, alongside Vermont Natural Resources Council we filed a lawsuit against Vorsteveld, LLP for federal Clean Water Act violations.

www.seacoastonline.com/story/opinio...

Irwin also argues that heat pumps offer a pathway to reduce our dependence on foreign fuels, slash pollution, cut heating bills, and create more clean jobs in New England.

They are 4x more efficient than fossil-fuel systems, double as an AC system, and major rebates can cover a significant chunk of the installation cost.

Last, the adorable. After popping up off the coast of Ireland last year, a right whale has followed many Irish folks before them and migrated across the pond to Boston. We hope the newcomer sticks around! www.boston.com/news/environ...

Now, the bad. Unfortunately, researchers discovered a three-year-old right whale, “Division,” dangerously entangled in fishing gear. A brave rescue operation removed some of the gear, and scientists hope that Division will free himself of the rest. thecurrentga.org/2025/12/06/i...

First, the good. We have two new right whale babies 🎉

With only around 384 right whales left, every baby would be a cause for celebration even if they weren’t so darn cute. www.neaq.org/2025-2026-no...

💨 A federal judge struck down Trump’s first-day order that blocked new offshore wind projects, freezing all permits and leases. The ruling comes after a lawsuit challenging the order, marking a win for states and stakeholders pushing to advance offshore wind.
www.mainepublic.org/climate/2025...

🚯 CLF will defend the New Bedford Board of Health as South Coast Renewables appeals the rejection of a proposed waste transfer station. The project was already denied, ignoring the residents who have fought to protect their homes and health.
newbedfordlight.org/conservation...

🏛️ A federal judge struck down Trump’s offshore wind memo, which has stalled permits since January. It’s a win for states with major investments in offshore wind, though there’s still no timeline for when the lengthy review will end or permits will restart.
newbedfordlight.org/federal-judg...