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October 2008
Endangered species listing sought for Atlantic wolffish
 With a long eel-like tail and a mouth full of large canine teeth, the wolffish (Anarhichas lupus) is one of New England’s most unique ocean fish species and also one of the most endangered. Last week, CLF and others filed a scientific petition with the federal government seeking endangered species protection for the wolffish, threatened with extinction due to years of over-harvesting and habitat loss due to modern fishing gear.
"Based on all available science, Atlantic wolffish are rapidly headed toward extinction in New England’s ocean waters,” said Peter Shelley, CLF Vice President and Senior Attorney. “The dramatic decline in wolffish is a troubling indication that our ocean’s long term health continues to hang for some species in a precarious balance. Key species like the wolffish and endangered whales remain in serious jeopardy.”
>> See the CLF press release
>> Read the AP story
>> Read the Boston Globe story and watch a video of the wolffish
>> Click here to take action to help protect the wolffish!
>> Visit CLF’s wolffish Web page
Historic carbon pollution auction kicks off
 For the first time ever, a price will has been put on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants in the United States under a historic "cap and trade" emissions auction which began on Sep. 25. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a global warming agreement among 10 northeast and mid-Atlantic states will set an overall cap on global warming pollution from power plants and then auction limited allowances to pollute up to that cap on an open market.
"The RGGI auction that kicks off this week is the sort of innovative, market-based solution that our region needs to adopt in order to curb and eventually reduce harmful global warming pollution," said Seth Kaplan, CLF Vice President for Climate Advocacy. "By limiting and then putting a price on carbon dioxide emissions, we're sending the message that polluters must be held accountable for the role they play in contributing to climate change."
>> Click here to see the CLF Q & A press release
Make your voice heard!
CLF has two ways for you to make your voice heard for protecting New England’s environment!
 Take the Pledge! The Conservation Law Foundation’s climate change call to action for New England defines five steps our region must take in five years to confront the climate threat and we need your help to make our vision a reality!
Protect a critical ocean species! Your voice is needed to ensure that the federal government takes the appropriate steps to protect the Atlantic wolffish and the habitat that it depends on.
......Stay Tuned!
The Fall 2008 edition of Conservation Matters will hit doorsteps soon. Not a member? Click here to join CLF and receive our publications!
>> Massachusetts residents, join us at:
Future Mobility of the Commonwealth
Financing Transportation in Turbulent Times
An examination and discussion of transportation finance in Massachusetts
November 12, 2008
5:30 pm reception, program begins at 6:00 pm
Hosted by Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge:
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
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