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Connecticut developer revives historic bridge proposal across Long Island Sound
Developer Steve Shapiro proposes a 14-mile toll bridge from Bridgeport to Long Island to ease commutes and boost the economy. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The idea of connecting Connecticut and Long Island with a bridge has been talked about for nearly a...
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Connecticut National Guard to be deployed to Middle East amid government shutdown concerns
More than 200 Connecticut National Guard troops are about to embark on a year-long deployment to the Middle East. EAST GRANBY, Conn. — More than 200 Connecticut National Guard troops gathered at Bradley Air National Guard Base on Friday morning...
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Connecticut DOT announces solutions for I-84 and Route 7 congestion
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced its proposal for addressing congestion and mobility along the Interstate 84 (I-84) and US Route 7 corridor in Danbury. CTDOT said in a press release that after reviewing and analyzing...
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Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Homeowners and Businesses
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) Commissioner Andrew N. Mais announced the launch of a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding,...
Uconn biodiversity and the improvement of grass
Every day, University of Connecticut students journey across campus to make their way to classes, dining halls and dorms. Often, they are too absorbed in their own lives to notice the world around them. Yet at their feet is a vast green carpet of...
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Starbucks to close 2 locations in Connecticut by the end of 2025
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Starbucks is closing over 400 locations across the country, including at least two in Connecticut. On Thursday, Sept. 25, Starbucks announced their plan to close stores that underperform financially or do not provide the right physical environment...
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Gauging the Drought’s Ongoing Impact on Humans and Wildlife
“Did Moses really part the Red Sea — or was it just a drought?” That was the question posed in a September 22 Instagram reel by Vermont for Real, which shows a woman walking across a rocky land bridge to Lake Champlain’s Mosquito Island. This...
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Climate tech entrepreneurs remain energized despite federal cutbacks
Courtesy of Climate Haven Signatures from the founders of local climate startups pepper a wall at the office of ClimateHaven, the city’s Yale-backed incubator for green ventures. Ryan Dings, ClimateHaven’s president, stood opposite that wall...
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Federal judge finds feds illegally capped sustainable energy funding in Oregon, California, 17 other states
The U.S. Department of Energy broke the law last month when officials attempted to cap the amount of federal funding states could receive to cover the staff and administrative costs of sustainable energy and energy efficiency projects, a federal...
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Connecticut Homeowners' Insurance Costs Are Mid-Range - But Rising Wind Damage Claims Could Change Everything
Getty Images Connecticut homeowners face insurance costs that sit in the middle of the national spectrum-higher than some neighboring New England states but far below the soaring premiums seen in climate-vulnerable regions like Florida and Texas....
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Feds slash $550M in Colorado climate funds
Colorado will lose $550 million in funding to research climate change, part of $7.56 billion in cuts announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Energy, with the largest reduction at Colorado State University. CSU will lose a $326 million grant...
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TOP STORY: Draft 2025 Conservation and Development Plan Shows Lyme Residents Still Prioritize Town’s Rural Environment
Report Notes Opposition to Affordable Housing is “Softening” LYME, CT— Residents continue to prize the town’s rural environment and natural resources above all else. That’s according to the 35-page draft of the 2025 Plan of Conservation and...
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Federal judge finds feds illegally capped sustainable energy funding in Oregon, 18 other states
The U.S. Department of Energy broke the law last month when officials attempted to cap the amount of federal funding states could receive to cover the staff and administrative costs of sustainable energy and energy efficiency projects, a federal...
Owner: States Newsroom Network
Fall foliage in Connecticut | The colors are coming; here's when and where to see them
Connecticut’s fall colors are arriving! Discover when and where to catch peak foliage, plus tips for scenic drives, hikes and perfect autumn photo ops. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut is getting ready to show off one of its most beautiful...
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Vernon to hold open house to showcase newly renovated Water Pollution Control Facility
An open house and tours for community members are scheduled for next Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 2 – 6 p.m. at the facility on Windsorville Road. VERNON, Conn. — After several years of hard work, renovations to the Vernon Water Pollution Control...
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US economic report: Connecticut economy grew 4.6% in Q2
Connecticut’s economy expanded 4.6% in the second quarter, driven by strong performances from the critical manufacturing and finance and insurance sectors, according to a federal agency. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ quarterly report also...
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Connecticut Investment in QuantumCT Supports Innovation Infrastructure
Gov. Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut will invest more than $50 million in New Haven to spur growth in cutting-edge sectors, including $10 million for QuantumCT, a statewide initiative led by UConn and Yale Oct. 1, 2025 — The state of...
Owner: Tom Tabor
Vt., NH, NY among states losing funding for climate projects
WASHINGTON (WCAX) - The Trump administration is canceling nearly $8 billion in funding for climate-related projects. All but two of the 16 states targeted-- Vermont and New Hampshire-- have Democratic governors. Russ Vought, the head of the Office...
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Casella sustainability update highlights recycling, safety improvements
Casella Waste Systems’ new sustainability progress report highlights improvements towards its recycling goals, but the company is working to catch up on certain labor and emissions targets, in part due to the company’s expansion in recent years....
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Connecticut Launches New Tool For Climate Risk Mapping
Do you wonder how your property would hold up during a hurricane, flooding, or a raging wildfire? Wonder no more. The State of Connecticut has just become the first in the nation to make an online climate risk mapping tool available to residents....
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