It’s Earth Day!
It’s a busy Earth Day for Connecticut’s air, land, and water and for Long Island. Check out our press release of the exciting events this week, then keep reading for some Earth-friendly tips!
Category: Education & Outreach
The Age of Renewables: Powering Connecticut (Part 2)
Goldman Sachs & Citi have jumped on the renewable energy bandwagon, and in a big way—what does this mean for Connecticut?
The Age of Renewables: The Future is Now (Part 1)
Following major endorsements from two financial power players, are renewables finally ready to take over?
Faulty Flood Insurance leaves Coastal Communities in Over Their Heads (Part 2)
Part two looks at which of Connecticut’s coastal communities struggle with flooding damage, what it’s costing us, and how we can improve the situation. Read part one here.
After Earth Hour: Saving Energy at Home Every Day
All around the world this evening, people will observe Earth Hour by turning off their lights at 8:30 PM to make a point about conserving energy and about appreciating the beauty of the night sky.
Faulty Flood Insurance leaves Coastal Communities in Over Their Heads (Part 1)
After a decade of destructive storms, the National Flood Insurance Program is $24 billion in debt. Fixing it requires new mindsets in Washington and on the shore. Part one looks at NFIP and where it fails.
American Clean Energy Is Booming – 5 Reasons Why
Last week, Environmental Defense Fund’s Benjamin Schneider posted this excellent blog outlining what’s responsible for the meteoric rise of clean energy and clean tech. We thought it was worth sharing.