CT Climate News

Where do you think electric vehicle chargers are needed in Connecticut? How would adding them benefit your community? Please share your views in a new CT Department of Transportation survey. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of electric vehicle infrastructure in our state. The survey is open until May 31. Access the survey in English here: https://forms.gle/Qku78PC2ztVsf9Gn8 or in Spanish here: https://forms.gle/Y4ThurKEaJGh2tBW8 .  More: Connecticut's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program . Subscribe for NEVI program updates.

  As reported on  April 25 in the Westfair Business Journal for Fairfield County , Governor Lamont was cited for illegally cutting down 186 trees, without a permit, and while crossing property lines--all for the sake of improving the view of a pond.  Permit and property line problems notwithstanding, cutting down a couple hundred trees makes it pretty hard to take the Governor seriously as pro-environment leader.  Walking the talk matters. Trees, as many Connecticut residents know, play a critical role in climate action, capturing carbon, cooling the environment, protecting against floods, erosion and more.   Cutting down or burning forests releases the carbon stored in their trees and soil, and prevents them from absorbing more CO2 in the future. Since 1850, about 30% of all CO2 emissions have come from deforestation. Deforestation can also have more local climate impacts. Because trees release moisture that cools the air around them, scientists have found that deforestation has led t

  On March 15 from 9 to 10:30 am , please come to the State Capitol in Hartford to advocate for strong and meaningful legislation to protect our environment and keep Connecticut's climate promise! You'll hear from speakers about bills before the legislature on topics including climate, clean energy, pollution reduction, toxics, and waste reduction. The organizers will have materials for you to share with your legislators following the program. Once you have RSVP 'd, please reach out to your own legislators ( look them up here ), invite them to the program, and ask to meet with them after the program ends at 10:30 am. Don't be shy!  It'll be fun.  And the organizers will be glad to put you at ease. Climate and Environment Advocacy Day at the Capitol is cohosted by Sierra Club CT, CTLCV, Clean Water Action, CT Environmental Rights Amendment Alliance, CT NOFA, CCAG, Coalition for Pesticide Reform, Third Act CT, CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, CLF, Save the Sound, Co

There's a big hearing tomorrow for the CT General Assembly's Environment Committee on some kick@%$ bills for climate!  We currently count 798 occurrences of "support" and 267 occurrences of "oppose." Keep the support coming! Add yours for the 3/8 hearing at https://cga.ct.gov/aspx/CGATestimonySub/CGAtestimonysubmission.aspx?comm_code=ENV…   It's easy! How to Submit a Comment to Support CT Climate Bill 5004  Click here Enter your name  Select 3/8/2024 11 AM from hearing list and HB05004 from bill list.  Select "Supports."  Type or upload your comments.  Check “I’m not a robot,” and hit Submit.  YES! It's that easy! What to Say:  Just address the Environment Committee:  State that you support Climate Bill HB 5004 and say why YOU want to see climate action this year.  Your personal comments are powerful. They make a difference! Do it!  You'll be glad you did.  

Email Your Support for Solar Energy or Speak at Tues. 2/27 Hearing Do you care about the environment and wish you could do more to help it?  You can!  Our state legislators need to hear that you want Connecticut to get more of our energy from solar power. They can't read your mind! If they don't hear from us, it looks like we don't care.  Send an email in support of getting more solar power in Connecticut.   From the CT League of Conservation Voters: TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 27th at 10:00 AM, the General Assembly’s Energy & Technology Committee is holding a public hearing devoted entirely to Solar Energy.  The Committee needs to hear from YOU! The hearing will take place in Room 1A at the state Legislative Office building. You can also watch it on Youtube Live .   The three solar bills on the AGENDA include: HB 5052, An Act Supporting Solar Energy in Schools HB 5231, An Act Concerning Revisions to the State’s Nonresidential Renewable Energy Program and Shared Clean E

Hello, @Bloomfield and environs. You may be about to lose more of the all-important green space that's essential to prevent even more environmental degradation. The Hartford Business Journal reports that "one local senior-housing and care provider looking to take advantage of the state’s aging demographics is Bloomfield-based Duncaster, which this year will be seeking approval to significantly expand its Loeffler Road campus with the addition of 90 independent living units, as well as major renovations to its existing facilities.' The HBJ story continues, noting that Duncaster’s main campus occupies 95 acres in Bloomfield, with more land nearby for the planned expansion, which will take place over multiple phases.  Phase one, which could break ground in late 2024, calls for 30 new apartments. A second phase would add 30 additional apartments along with 30 cottages, for a total of 90 new independent living units that would house up to 150 new residents.  In addition, the

Control of Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Deadline: 1/31/24 Grants of up to $75,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and government agencies for projects and programs related to addressing invasive species in the state's waterways.  More . Greater New Haven Green Fund Deadline: 2/2/24 Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and individuals for environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote public health, environmental quality, and equity through projects that contribute to a more environmentally sustainable future and reduce air, water, and land pollution.  More . National Fish Habitat Partnership Program - Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture Funding Deadline: 2/9/24 Grants of up to $50,000 to government agencies, tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in CT and other states for wildlife habitat conservation and restoration projects.  More . Crane Family Fund and Berkshire Environment