A project underway in New Haven shows the potential of the system, which harnesses heat beneath the earth. But it’s not suitable everywhere.
Climate Change
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‘Endangerment finding’ repealed; CT promises legal battle
The Environmental Protection Agency revoked its own determination that required it to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Trump administration favors natural gas. What does that mean for CT?
In some circles natural gas is viewed as the holy grail. In others it’s a climate change nightmare. And then there’s everything in between.
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CT needs to plan for its energy future, but the view is cloudy
From politics to policies, a lot of uncertainty needs to be resolved before officials can plan to meet CT’s energy needs in the future.
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CT battling Trump EPA proposal to end greenhouse gas regulation
Connecticut officials and advocates are in the thick of a fight over it, with emissions levels and air quality hanging in the balance.
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What could Trump’s changes mean for CT endangered species?
Climate change jeopardizes endangered species’ habitats. Potentially jeopardizing them further is a federal proposal around habitat loss.
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CT says it will stand tough if Trump comes for its climate change policies
Experts say an executive order on state climate actions does not carry legal heft, and Lamont says Connecticut is ‘not going to change what we do.’
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Trump cuts to weather and emergency services could force CT to fend for itself
Funding cuts and firings at agencies like NOAA could greatly diminish the ability of Connecticut, and all states, to prepare for and respond to climate and weather changes.
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The EPA proposed 31 environmental rollbacks. What comes next?
Some experts see the reduction of funding and elimination of environmental enforcement at the EPA as the real goals of the rule rollbacks.
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CT farmers face federal funding uncertainty just in time for spring start-up
The uncertainty over federal farm funding, as well as layoffs at the USDA, come as farmers are in their heaviest spending time of the year.
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New Haven takes big hit as CT climate grants remain in limbo
The status of New Haven’s $20M community change grant remains particularly worrisome amid confusion following Trump’s federal funding freeze.
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Could Trump force the region into more of the fossil fuels it’s trying to get away from
Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency wasn’t shocking. What was, though, was that his order singled out the Northeast.
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Canadian tariffs could thwart CT efforts to lower electric bills
President Trump’s 10% tariffs on electricity from Canada could lead to higher electric rates in Connecticut and the region, experts say.
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Can New England’s vision for its electric grid survive Trump 2.0?
Amid potential threats to CT’s energy goals — some directly from Trump — how can CT move ahead with its ambitious energy goals and plans?
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70 fires and just short of a drought – why is this happening in CT?
Causes of CT’s wildfires vary, but the underlying conditions are the same: abnormally dry conditions that left a landscape primed to burn.