Category: Air & Climate

Clean Air for Bridgeport, and a Coal-Free Connecticut

Coal pollutes. A century and a half of burning coal for our nation’s power supply has contributed to dirty air in cities, global climate change that is bringing stronger storms to Connecticut, and environmental devastation in Appalachia. In recent years, however, communities and power suppliers have begun to realize that our electricity needs can be […]

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Rebuilding and protecting our shoreline

Last summer, Tropical Storm Irene ravaged Connecticut’s shoreline, destroying homes, businesses, and precious habitats. Parts of the state recovered quickly from the storm, but for those along the shoreline, it has taken months to rebuild; for some, the process is still ongoing. Sea level rise and intensifying storms are increasing concerns as climate change impacts […]

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