CT: Environment
Advocates: CT General Assembly must act on climate bills
Connecticut's General Assembly is weighing several climate change bills. It comes after what advocates describe as detrimental inaction on the …
CT lawmakers water down bill addressing toxic pesticides
A Connecticut bill would have restricted toxic pesticides called neonicotinoids - or so it seemed. The bill's newest iteration, some experts feel…
Advocates want CT General Assembly to maintain climate goals
As Connecticut's legislative session begins, advocates want the General Assembly to tackle climate action. The state established climate goals in 200…
CT advocates want public transit investments in state budget
In honor of Rosa Parks' birthday, Transit Equity Day is today. Connecticut advocates are calling for greater investment in public transit. In …
Misinformation slows CT’s new emission standards
Connecticut lawmakers are reluctant to approve new emission standards that would require 90% cleaner emissions from internal-combustion engines and re…
Highway changes could make Hartford a walkable city
A Connecticut Department of Transportation study has outlined plans to make Hartford a walkable city. The Greater Hartford Mobility Study proposes …
Report: Climate resilience hubs could bolster CT plans
A new report from Yale University looked at the effectiveness of green resilience hubs in Connecticut communities. The hubs are made up of renewable …
CT Groups Head to New York City for Climate March
Community groups across the U.S. are making their way to New York City for the March to End Fossil Fuels - including some from Connecticut. The …
CT Groups Work to Eliminate Invasive Aquatic Species
Connecticut legislators and environmentalists are taking action against an invasive species in the Connecticut River. Hydrilla was first identified …
Report: Extreme Heat Lethal to U.S. Prison Population
A recent report found extreme heat can be lethal for incarcerated people. Connecticut and other Northeastern states experienced a 21% increase in …
CT General Assembly Bills Address Pesticide Use
Connecticut's General Assembly is considering legislation which would end the use of certain types of pesticides in the state. Senate Bill 962 and …
Report: RGGI Could Do More than Reduce Emissions
A new report aims to make the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative more effective. The Acadia Center's report finds since the RGGI's creation in 2009…