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Shared Solar Still Not an Option in Connecticut

Nationwide, most people aren’t able to put solar panels on their roofs—because they rent, live in an apartment or other multi-family housing, or their roof is too shady or otherwise unsuitable. In Connecticut, about 80% of residents are unable to do rooftop solar.

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HUGE Turnout for Pond Lily Planting

On April 9, between 150 and 200 volunteers came together with Senator Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, state Rep. Pat Dillon, and other agencies and officials to plant native shrubs and shoots along the bank of the West River in New Haven.

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An Island Full of Surprises (Part II)

Part 2 of a two-part series on Plum Island by John Turner of the Preserve Plum Island Coalition. Here’s part 1.

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Recent Plum Island news was a hit!

Last week, we joined U.S. Senator Blumenthal and other champions to announce a new federal study about preservation options for Plum Island, NY. The news of the announcement was a big hit! Federal legislators announced agency plans for a study that could advance efforts to protect Plum Island. The island, a federally-owned 840-acre property at […]

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Historic Attorney General climate coalition a great step for state & nation

The brand-new coalition will support the Clean Power Plan and challenge the fossil fuel industry

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CFE/Save the Sound applauds plan for Plum Island study

Congress-requested study by Homeland Security is positive step for protection

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CFE: new CT climate report outlines opportunities; next steps for the state

The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3), which was formed in April 2015, has released its first report.

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