Increased clean water investment is a positive; rollbacks to CLCPA, SEQRA threaten environmental health More money will be invested in clean water infrastructure, but the longest negotiation process in years resulted in a New York State budget for Fiscal Year 2027 that Save the Sound laments will be more harmful than helpful for environmental protections. […]
Connecticut Climate Policy Progress Report Assesses the Implementation of Executive Order 21-3 New Haven, CT— The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action released a new report today which assesses the state’s progress toward implementation of Executive Order 21-3, issued by Governor Lamont in 2021, which called for 23 climate actions to create a safer, healthier, more affordable Connecticut. This report celebrates the administration’s progress towards achieving the climate directives set forth in EO 21-3 and identifies areas […]
Hartford, CT—The 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session ended on Wednesday night, delivering incremental progress on key priorities advanced by our climate coalition. Here is what happened on three essential policy topics that will mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and protect residents from the adverse health impacts that are already impacting our state. Affordable Energy In the months leading up to session, Connecticut’s award-winning energy efficiency […]
Hartford, CT — The 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session ended tonight at midnight, delivering important wins and hard-fought compromises for solar access, clean transportation, and ecosystem protection. Below, Save the Sound policy experts comment on the outcomes of the 2026 session. Advancing Renewable Energy, Clean Air, and Environmental Justice “On the last day of the legislative session, the General Assembly passed a solar bill that ensures that the state’s residential, commercial, […]
Hartford, CT— Yesterday the Capitol lobby was bustling with activity as over 200 students, teachers, legislators and supporters gathered to vote for their favorite student climate poster. “Connecticut is proud to be a leader in climate education, and initiatives like the climate coalition poster contest show what’s possible when students are empowered to learn, create, and engage. These […]
Hartford, CT— The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action invites you to join in the celebrations of 2026 Connecticut Climate Action Week from April 16-22. This week seeks to highlight the positive difference that comes from working together to make Connecticut a healthier, safer place for all. We invite members of the press to join us at the 2026 Student Climate Poster Competition […]
Governor’s proposed rollbacks should not be included in NYS budget for FY2027 Save the Sound is profoundly concerned that rollbacks to the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), New York’s Climate Law, proposed Friday by Governor Hochul will make New Yorkers more vulnerable to the consequences of climate change, particularly in […]
Hartford, CT—Tomorrow, March 5th, the Environment and Technology Committee of the Connecticut State Legislature will hold a public hearing to discuss the future of solar in the state. As the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action, one of our main policy priorities is making it easier and cheaper for CT families and businesses to go solar. About 5 years ago, […]
