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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Proposed amendment would seal right to clean air, water in CT Constitution
Frustrated by setbacks to codify tougher environmental regulations, advocates and lawmakers are hoping to find success with a new approach.
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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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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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As flooding worsens in CT, its drainage systems can’t keep up
CT has updated its stormwater manual with stricter regulations for how municipalities and some large institutions handle stormwater.
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Air quality can affect health. Climate change is worsening both.
In CT and beyond, emissions worsen air quality and contribute to global warming, which can cause or exacerbate air quality degradation.