Tag: climate action

PRESS RELEASE: Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action Applauds $18 Million in Climate Investments

Bond Commission and Lamont approve funding Hartford, CT — The Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action applauds Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for approving $18 million in climate-related investments authorized by the General Assembly through Public Act 25-125 (House Bill 5004), which was signed into law earlier this year. The funding includes $12 million for efficiency retrofit loans and $6 million to expand the Residential Energy […]

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PRESS RELEASE: New Haven Youth Join Global Climate Mobilization, Call for Local and State Action on the Climate Emergency

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 […]

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Climate & Water Quality

Long Island Sound is a beautiful resource enjoyed by thousands of residents for boating, swimming, and fishing. However, climate change increasingly impacts our recreation. Going to the beach? First check if the water quality is safe for swimming. Want some seafood at a local restaurant? Better check for contamination warnings. Teaching your children to fish? You might need to go elsewhere if your local […]

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Environmental Organizations Tell Court that New York Must Implement Its Delayed Climate Law

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 […]

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MIDNIGHT WRAP-UP: Environmental Outcomes of the 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session

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 […]

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Connecticut Takes Action on Climate Change

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 […]

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Young Climate Champions: Announcing the Winners of the Student Climate Poster Contest

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 […]

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Connecticut State Legislature Passes Bill to Prepare for Climate Impacts

Hartford, CT—The Connecticut State House took a step toward protecting our residents from the impacts of climate change on Wednesday by passing Senate Bill 9 in a bipartisan vote of 115-33. This follows the bill’s 28-8 passage in the Senate on May 15.  Resilience is especially needed in Connecticut, a state that has seen six billion-dollar […]

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