Category: Climate Change & Adaptation

PRESS RELEASE: A Step Forward: The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action Reacts to the 2026 Legislative Session

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 […]

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Midnight Wrap-up: Save the Sound Responds to Environmental Outcomes of the 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session

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, […]

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PRESS RELEASE | Rising Climate Leaders: Winners of the 2026 Student Climate Poster Competition

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 […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Connecticut Climate Action Week 2026

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 […]

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Press Release: Save the Sound Rejects Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Weaken NYS Climate Law

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 […]

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PRESS RELEASE | Public Hearing on the Future of CT Solar

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, […]

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Energy Efficiency is the Key to Affordability

What if you could make your home more comfortable and reduce your electric bill at the same time? That’s what Connecticut’s energy efficiency programs are doing for homes and businesses across the state.   How Energy Efficiency Saves you Money  Investments in energy efficiency save everyone money, whether you participate in the programs or not. That’s because not all electricity costs the same. As total electricity […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Save the Sound Profoundly Concerned over EPA’s Recission of Endangerment Finding

Decision will exacerbate climate-related costs, consequences for environmental and public health Larchmont, NY — Save the Sound is profoundly disappointed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision today to rescind the federal Endangerment Finding, which since 2009 has been the lynchpin in the federal government’s ability to limit greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Rescinding this […]

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