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Stories about environmental legislation, energy, coastal resilience, pollution, land use, and climate change’s impacts on Connecticut.
CT tick populations are growing. Here’s what to know.
Some tick species are now active year round in Connecticut. Here’s what to know about the critters and how to stay safe.
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CT officials fear Dominion-NextEra merger could raise electric costs
The proposed merger between NextEra and Dominion would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility. CT has concerns.
CT winter heating benefits tick up but still lag pre-pandemic levels
The number of fuel distributors participating in the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is up, but some fear the number could shrink.
Changes to regional cap-and-trade program could affect CT. What to know
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a partnership between 11 states to restrict CO2 emissions by power plants. Its goals are being updated.
Revolution Wind project on track for completion this year, developer says
The project is more than 95% complete. Once finished, it will have a peak capacity of 704 megawatts, enough to power roughly 350,000 homes.
How many bears are there in CT? Here’s what it takes to find out.
A team of researchers led by Mississippi State University is fanning out across CT this summer to collect hair samples from resident bears.
One field, many uses: A mowing question in Durham
Bobolinks migrate to CT in the spring and nest in public fields marked for mowing, putting farmers at odds with bird watchers.
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