New National Report shows impacts of Climate Change spread across regions and industries
“Climate change, once considered an issue for a distant future, has moved firmly into the present.”
Category: Climate Change & Adaptation
The IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report on Climate Change (Part 1)
Every 5 years, the International Panel on Climate Change releases a three-part comprehensive report on Climate Change. We’re breaking down its Fifth Assessment, which was released over the last six months.
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.
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.
The 97%: Near-unanimous consensus on realities of climate change
Earlier this week, the American Association for the Advancement of Science released a new report and website called What We Know.
Dam removal benefits fish and people
Connecticut’s landscape contains nearly 5,500 dams, many of them small dams that once served a purpose but are no longer needed and are in bad shape. Removing them can reduce flood risk, help fish reach upstream spawning grounds, and generate jobs for skilled engineers.
Methane Leaks Hurt Our Wallets—and Our Climate
You might think the energy conservation options you choose every day—like air-drying your clothes or turning down the thermostat—are enough to lower your bills. But did you know that you’re getting charged for gas you’re not even using?
Natural Gas Has A Methane Problem
While our nation’s enormous natural gas boom has helped cut carbon dioxide emissions, it has also revealed several issues working against our wallets and our climate goals.