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Stories about environmental legislation, energy, coastal resilience, pollution, land use, and climate change’s impacts on Connecticut.
New England not likely to see nuclear power revival any time soon
Many leaders across New England are looking to nuclear as a possible solution to the region’s energy needs, despite many obstacles.
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Blumenthal, Lamont: Trump blocking CT grants for political reasons
A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally halted $53 million in clean energy grants for CT recipients. They have yet to be released.
Diesel fuel prices in Connecticut hit record high
The head of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association said consumers likely will face shortages and more price increases in coming months.
CT farmers protested tax hikes. This working group has a solution
The group suggested changes to Public Act 490, which taxes parcels of land according to their current use — rather than fair-market value.
Report shows steady improvement in Long Island Sound water quality
From 2023 to 2025, water quality in Long Island Sound improved following wastewater treatment and infrastructure upgrades in CT and NY.
States file new lawsuits against Trump’s payouts stopping offshore wind
An 8-state coalition filed lawsuits Tuesday challenging Trump administration’s payments to private companies to cancel offshore wind leases.
Judge rules EPA illegally ended $7B solar program for low-income Americans
Trump illegally terminated a program intended to make solar power accessible to 900,000 lower-income Americans, a R.I. federal judge ruled.
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