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According to Environment America, 90% of wild flowering plants need the help of animal pollinators to survive, and declining bee populations are extremely dangerous for the ecosystem. (Adobe Stock)

"Bee-ing" an Advocate to Save Pollinators Beyond Earth Day

HARTFORD, Conn. - Even though Earth Day has passed, groups advocating for bees hope people will continue to take steps to save these pollinators…

The Great Island marsh at the mouth of the Connecticut River is part of the proposed Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve. (Kevin O'Brien)

New Reserve Moves Forward to Showcase CT Estuaries

GROTON, Conn. -- Connecticut soon may get a special reserve to spotlight its estuaries -- where the Connecticut and Thames rivers meet Long Island …

Scientists have documented more than 70 species of coral in the national monument area. (NOAA)

Obama Designates First Marine National Monument in Atlantic

HARTFORD, Conn. - President Obama on Thursday announced the designation of the first marine national monument in Atlantic waters. Spanning almost 5,00…

A hen is trapped under the wires of her cage. (HSUS)

Advocates Document Inhumane Conditions at Egg Factory

HARTFORD, Conn. - An undercover investigation documents extreme crowding and unsanitary conditions in a huge egg-producing factory farm in Turner…

Hilton Worldwide announced this week that it will begin to eliminate the use of cages for egg-laying hens and gestation crates for breeding pigs from its global supply chain. Credit: USDA - S Bauer.

Hilton Hotels Go "Cage-Free"

HARTFORD, Conn. - Hilton Worldwide, one of the largest resort and hotel chains in the world, has announced it will eliminate the use of cages for egg-…

PHOTO: Despite yearly warnings, many parents buy Easter gifts of baby bunnies and chicks for sale in many pet stores and online on sites like Craigslist, but animal advocates caution that when the novelty wears off, there are limited options. Photo credit: Hihih Krulik/Wikipedia

After Easter: Hard Times for Bunnies and Chicks

HARTFORD, Conn. - Every year around Easter, animal experts stress that bringing any animal into the home should be a well-thought-out decision and …

PHOTO: An increase in farm fertilizer runoff along with more severe weather is leading to a larger number of reports of toxic algae blooms in U.S. waterways. It can make people ill and kill pets and wildlife. Photo credit: Ben Townsend.

Report: Toxic Algae Problems More Common Across Nation

HARTFORD, Conn. - Toxic algae blooms gumming up waterways is a nationwide problem according to the latest National Wildlife Federation (NWF) report…

Tyson still using pig gestation crates - considered by many to be extremely inhumane. Photo Credit: Farm Sanctuary.

Shareholders to Tyson Foods: Outdated Practices with Pigs Won’t Fly

HARTFORD, Conn. - In a proposal to Tyson Foods, shareholders are asking the company - one of the world's largest meat and poultry producers - to find …

PHOTO: The Humane Society of the United States is trying to build support for legislation to make it a crime to attend an animal fight. Photo credit: HSUS

Farm Bill Would "Fortify" CT Animal-Fighting Laws

HARTFORD, Conn. - No spectators, no fighting. That's the message from animal-welfare groups trying to make it a federal crime, punishable by jail…

PHOTO: The Humane Society of the United States wants Smithfield Foods to continue to phase out use of

Pork Giant's Sale to China Could Put Pig Promises in Jeopardy

HARTFORD, Conn. - It was one of the biggest business stories of the week: the sale of Smithfield Foods to a Chinese company. But it puts a pig …

Photo: In more than 400 cities around the world, people participated in this weekend's March Against Monsanto, voicing their disapproval of genetically modified crops and foods.

CT March Against GMO Seeds "Raised Awareness"

HARTFORD, Conn. - Thousands in Connecticut and across New England spent part of the long weekend participating in the worldwide "March Against …

Birds that migrate through Connecticut, such as the Yellow Warbler, are threatened by changes to their nesting habitat in Canada. Photo credit: Boreal Songbird Initiative

Songbirds Use Connecticut as a Stopover

HARTFORD, Conn. - From their beautiful songs to their stunning colors, birds are putting on their best displays this time of year. It's the spring …

PHOTO: Oil found in Gulf wetlands in 2012. Courtesy: Craig Guillot, NWF

Environmental "Trial of the Century" to Start Today

HARTFORD, Conn. - Billions of dollars and the health of the Gulf Coast are on the line as the trial against BP begins today in New Orleans. Based on …

A tar sands pipeline that burst in 2010 contaminated Michigan's Kalamazoon River. Protests are being held around New England against using a 62-year-old pipeline to move Canadian tar sands to Portland for export. Photo courtesy NWF

New Englanders Rally to Oppose Tar Sands Pipeline

HARTFORD, Conn. - Defying cold weather, late week demonstrations, pickets at gas stations, and a march and rally in Portland, Maine, Saturday capped …

If you buy a puppy online, is it from a reputable breeder or a puppy mill? The International Fund for Animal Welfare found 62 percent of the online ads it examined on a single day were

Report: Reasons to Howl about Buying Dogs Online

HARTFORD, Conn. - On a single day on the Internet, more than 700,000 dogs are for sale. The International Fund for Animal Welfare says that's what …

Wind turbines off Denmark's coast. Photo courtesy NWF

A “Win-Win” for Wind Power, Whales Off CT Coast

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Obama administration has announced funding for seven projects that will speed up the development of the nation's first …

PHOTO: Man in a deer stand. Photo credit: Steve Maslowski, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Hunt & Fish vs. “Drill, Baby, Drill?” - NE Sportsmen Weigh In

HARTFORD, Conn. - Conservation is just as important as gun rights, according to a new poll of sportsmen by the National Wildlife Federation. Nearly …

PHOTO: Trees burning in forest fire. � Corbis. All Rights Reserved.

The Dangers of Living in the "Fire Plain"

HARTFORD, Conn. - You may have heard of a flood plain, but what about a fire plain? Some researchers are suggesting that thinking about forests in …

After the "Rockets' Red Glare" Comes the Cleanup

HARTFORD, Conn. - After the colorful Fourth of July fireworks have faded from the night sky, they're not really gone; not if you count the leftover …

It's Monday – Do You Know Where Your Meatless Meal Is, Connecticut?

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Beef. It's what's NOT always for dinner at a growing number of restaurants in Connecticut and around the country, as more …

Rescued Research Beagles Get New "Leash" on Life

Nine beagles who have spent their lives in cages in a research lab got their first taste of freedom, when they were rescued Wednesday by animal-…

The Easter Bunny is Not a Pet

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Connecticut parents: Beware of the Easter Bunny. Animal-welfare experts send out a reminder at this time each year that live …

Poll Finds Strong Public Support for Endangered Species Act…and Wolves

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A new poll showing strong public support for the Endangered Species Act comes as the U.S. House of Representatives considers a …

Doing the Right Thing for the Right Whale

MYSTIC, Conn. - In bygone days, whaling ships out of Mystic and other Connecticut ports hunted the right whale. Now, with only 400 remaining…

Antibiotic Use in Animals an Issue in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. - Too many antibiotics being fed to livestock is a problem, even in Connecticut. That's according to opponents of the practice…

FDA Poised to Take Stand on Antibiotic Limits

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With increasing attention being paid to not only what we eat, but where our food comes from, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …

Connecticut Honeybee Decline Continues – Scientists Point to Likely Culprit

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - An annual survey of honeybees around the country has shown that, for the fourth year in a row, bee colonies have suffered a 30 …

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