Mosquito numbers are at their highest in 20 years, increasing the risk of three mosquito-borne illnesses in October.
Energy & Environment
Stories about energy, climate change, coastal resilience, pollution, environmental health, land use, and environmental legislation.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Flood insurance rules are changing, but some say not enough
FEMA’s new flood insurance program kicks in Friday, but how the new system actually works is murky.
Posted inEnergy & Environment, Partner Content
Home solar growing in CT, but consumers should read the fine print
The main goal for homeowners going solar is clear: saving money on electric bills. But solar can come with complications.
Posted inEnergy & Environment, Partner Content
CT Senate leader says emissions initiative will not come up in next special session
Sen. Martin Looney said the Transportation Climate Initiative will not be on the agenda during a special session this fall.
Posted inTransportation
Report: CT not meeting emissions goals; Transportation to blame
Connecticut is not on track to meet its greenhouse gas emission goals — and transportation emissions are the main culprit.
Posted inEnergy & Environment, Justice
State trooper dies after his cruiser was swept into river during storm
State police found the trooper, who had been swept away from his cruiser by flood waters, early Thursday morning.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
How widespread are PFAS chemicals? CT officials are about to inspect more than 2,400 locations
Over the next two years, some 2,400 sites in Connecticut will be inspected for possible contamination with PFAS chemicals.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Some western Connecticut towns will soon have a new glass recycling program
There’s “good glass” and there’s “bad glass.”
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Storm Henri tests new standards in CT, new CEO at Eversource
Storm Henri offers a test of Connecticut’s new regulatory relationship with Eversource. The initials reviews are positive.
Posted inMoney
Lamont, legislature headed for a showdown over funding of watchdog agency
Legislative leaders want a tiny fraction of the state budget effectively dedicated for a probe of Connecticut Port Authority contracts.
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Photo story: For this TheaterWorks audience, an immersive performance
The outdoors experience is aligned with the TheaterWorks production’s intention: to encourage the audience to care about the Earth.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Drones could help farmers keep a watchful eye on crop health
Drone technology could be a new frontier for farmers by providing updates on plant health.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
‘Living shorelines’ becoming more common in CT for erosion control
Living shorelines are becoming more common in Connecticut as erosion from storms and sea level rise threatens coastlines.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Connecticut farmers are finding there’s no easy way to deal with climate extremes
Farmers around the state are coping with extreme weather, multiple outcomes of climate change, and the unpredictability of the future.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
MIRA says it will ship thousands of tons of old coal out of state
Plan to burn about 2,500 tons of old coal at Hartford trash plant gets a rebuke from state regulators.