Climate change is a matter of great concern, even pervasive anxiety, among young people. But the biggest factor in their voting? Not so much.
Climate Change
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In CT, flooding is on the rise. But the state has new tools to face it
Flooding has become Connecticut’s biggest climate problem, with storms growing more numerous and extreme. But some towns are taking action.
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CT opts out — for now — of offshore wind, raising concerns about motives
Gov. Ned Lamont says his caution with a new offshore wind commitment is its high cost, but some wonder if politics is at work, too.
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New Haven youth think global, go local to combat climate change
The young members of the New Haven Climate Movement know that change requires long hours, careful research — and the occasional protest.
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Climate change and the young generations: Their anxiety is real
As mental health professionals start to recognize that anxiety about climate change exists, many young people are using it as a jumping off point for activism.
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Major hurricane season predicted; insurers aren’t taking chances
Homeowners insurance rates are increasing quickly, and a “hurricane deductible,” once a rarity, is now close to ubiquitous in some towns.
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CT legislature ends session with no major climate change action – again
Though a few environment bills passed, major legislation concerning greenhouse gas emissions and resiliency against climate change failed.
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CT greenhouse gas emissions up as climate change bills languish
Transportation accounted for 42% of CT emissions, followed by heating in residential and commercial buildings at 21% and 13% respectively.
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Climate change legislation faces another uphill battle to approval
CT has four major climate bills awaiting legislative action this session. It’s anyone’s guess what will emerge to make it to a vote, or pass.
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Plans for offshore wind power blow back into New England
The largest proposal received from a three-state solicitation came from Avangrid, which had pulled out of a CT project called Park City Wind.
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Thousands of dams in CT pose risks and challenges
Thousands of aging dams in CT challenge the officials that oversee and regulate them — and almost every town with conflicting priorities.
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CT legislators take another swing at a big climate bill
The bill has 17 multi-part initiatives designed to address climate change, but it is not a comprehensive greenhouse gas reduction roadmap.
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What CT could learn from other states’ climate change policies
There could be lessons for CT in the region and beyond for innovative ways to tackle climate change from energy and emissions standpoints.
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After a lackluster 2023, CT’s efforts on climate policy are still stalled
Even as extreme weather fueled by climate change pummeled Connecticut last year, all major climate legislation failed.
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The forgotten reasons behind CT’s ban on new gasoline car sales
Lost in the battle over CT’s rule requiring sales of only zero-emissions new cars by 2035 is the reason for the rule: the environment.