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 […]
At Save the Sound, from ecologists to artists to policy pros, we’re united by a drive to make a difference, tackling issues from every angle. This summer, by a stroke of serendipity, a few folks from Yale’s Religion and Ecology graduate program were part of our team, and two of them carved out time to […]
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— High school students gathered at the State Capitol today in support of SB 1243, An Act Concerning Bus Public Transportation Services for Veterans and High School Students. This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a discount program for public transportation bus passes for high school students and would exempt veterans […]
On Earth Day 2025, over 50 high school students joined together at the state Capitol for a day of hope, advocacy training, and climate action. Organized by Sunrise Movement Connecticut and Save the Sound, today’s Youth Advocacy Day event gave young people a platform to make their voices heard in the legislative process. The event […]
Sign up to receive our Weekly Digest and join our Email Action Network! Congratulations to our inaugural class of Environmental Justice Ambassadors! On November 19, Save the Sound and Junta for Progressive Action celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the Environmental Justice Ambassadors program, part of Junta’s Youth Empowerment Program. Eight New Haven-area […]
The inaugural cohort of the Environmental Justice Ambassadors program celebrated their graduation on November 19, marking a significant milestone for Save the Sound and Junta for Progressive Action. This first-of-its-kind collaboration, part of Junta’s Youth Empowerment Program, brought together eight dedicated teenagers who completed intensive training to become advocates for environmental justice in their communities. […]
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Event Identifies Challenges, Celebrates Leaders Hartford, CT – Tuesday morning, 40 environmental justice advocates, community leaders, legislators, and supporters gathered at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford for a roundtable discussion in celebration of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, hosted by the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity (CWCSEO) and Save […]
