When the calendar flipped to September, the countdown clock for closing the jails on Rikers Island ticked inside two years. That Aug. 31, 2027 legally mandated deadline grows closer every day, yet we are no closer to New York City being ready to meet it Which means we’re not ready to begin converting the island […]
After Tuesday’s announcement that the Trump administration intends to repeal the endangerment finding, which is foundational to the federal government’s ability to enforce limits on greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, Charles Rothenberger, Save the Sound’s in-house climate and energy attorney and director of Connecticut Government Relations, responded to this setback. “The endangerment finding is […]
Blue skies, glowing green meadows, and shell pink milkweed flowers. This was the idyllic natural palette flaunted by the Jay Heritage Center in Rye, on the first day of summer. A red carpet would have been an appropriate addition, considering the A-list guests and environmental organizations who turned out to celebrate 40 years of stewardship of […]
On the final night of the 2025 legislative session, the New York State Assembly had the chance to pass bills that would cut plastic waste by 30% over the next 12 years and ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in a range of everyday products from nonstick cookware to cosmetics to dental floss. […]
New York’s delay is withholding cleaner air, lower energy bills, and more resilient communities from New Yorkers New York, NY—New York State has failed to take the required steps to meet its greenhouse gas pollution limits, threatening the health and safety of communities and the environment. The environmental organizations Environmental Defense Fund, Riverkeeper, and Save […]
Wins on climate, steps toward healthier waters, and successful protection of your environmental rights New Haven, CT – The 2025 Connecticut State Legislative Session was a positive one for our environment. After several years of inaction, the legislature passed two climate bills, working to get us back on track toward our climate goals. Bills to […]
Hartford, CT—In response to overwhelming support for climate action across the state, the Connecticut State Senate took action to reduce greenhouse gases at the source by passing House Bill 5004 in a bipartisan vote of 26-10. This comes on the heels of the House’s passage of Senate Bill 9 last week, which will increase the […]
Hartford, CT—Colorful posters dotted the lobby of the State Capitol yesterday as advocates, students, and supporters gathered to vote for the winner of the 2025 Student Climate Poster Contest. With over 40 posters submitted, 12 finalists were selected by a team of judges including State Representative John-Michael Parker. “As both an advocate for climate action […]
