Written by Katelyn Mercado, Environmental Justice Policy Intern Greenhouse gases are already harming communities in Connecticut, and the damage will only continue to worsen. One way forward is for the Connecticut legislature to enact a Climate Superfund Act to hold oil and gas corporations accountable for their damage to our communities and to fund protection for the future of the […]
New Haven, CT—This afternoon, Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted offshore wind developer Orsted and the Connecticut and Rhode Island Attorneys General a preliminary injunction against the second stop work order for Revolution Wind, which was issued by the Trump Administration in December. In the second stop work order, the administration cited vague national security concerns, despite the fact that Revolution Wind went through extensive reviews and a years-long permitting […]
New Haven, CT— Yesterday, the Trump Administration paused five offshore wind projects currently under construction, citing defense concerns. Among these five is Revolution Wind, which was scheduled to begin delivering power to Connecticut and Rhode Island in 2026. “The administration’s action in halting several offshore wind projects that are currently under construction threatens rather than enhances the nation’s security,” […]
Bally’s in line to develop 3 million square foot complex on 17+ waterfront acres of Ferry Point Park After a lengthy process that saw Bally’s bid to develop and operate a casino and hotel complex in Ferry Point Park in the Bronx rejected at both the community board and City Council levels, Save the Sound […]
New Haven, CT –As international climate decision-makers gather in Belem, Brazil this week for COP 30, young advocates took to the streets across the world for a global Fridays for Future mobilization. In New Haven, over 20 advocates came together with New Haven Climate Movement, Save the Sound, and Sunrise New Haven in front of […]
DEC directed to release greenhouse gas emissions regulations by Feb. 6, 2026 A decision issued Friday by the New York State Supreme Court ordered the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue rules and regulations to comply with greenhouse gas emissions limits established by the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The ruling addressed a […]
Organization pleased with Draft Plan’s prioritization of nature-based solutions to improve resiliency Larchmont, NY — Save the Sound submitted written comments on Monday to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in response to its Draft New York State Energy Plan, which assesses the state’s future energy needs through 2040. Save the Sound […]
After months of community members expressing concern over the impact of a proposed casino project in Ferry Point Park—including rejections from Community Board 10 and the NY City Council—the Community Advisory Committee voted 5-1 Monday to allow the Bally’s Corp. application to advance to the final step in the approval process. Throughout the application process, […]
