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Iran War Pushes New England Farms Toward Clean Energy
Rising fuel costs from the Iran conflict are squeezing Connecticut farms, pushing some farmers to invest in solar and heat pumps to survive.
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The latest environment news from Connecticut and the Nutmeg State.
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CT Senate Passes Ban on Releasing Helium Balloons
Connecticut's Senate voted 35-4 to ban intentional helium balloon releases, protecting Long Island Sound wildlife and requiring retailers to attach weights.
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Lamont Meets Brookfield Selectman on Iroquois Pipeline Project
Gov. Lamont met with Brookfield's first selectman to discuss the Iroquois pipeline compressor expansion and a proposed electric compressor alternative.
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Trump's Environmental Rollbacks Threaten Connecticut Air Quality
Federal environmental rollbacks under Trump are worsening Connecticut's already poor air quality, raising alarms over public health and decades of progress.
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Students Build Garden Beds at Newhallville Middle School
King/Robinson students and Common Ground High School juniors build garden beds in Newhallville, anchoring a food insecurity grant to feed local families.
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Connecticut Launches First Tire Stewardship Program
Connecticut launches the nation's first manufacturer-led tire stewardship program, allowing free tire drop-offs at four town transfer stations.
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Alternative Burials Rising in Connecticut Funeral Homes
Over 67% of Connecticut deaths now result in cremation, as funeral homes embrace water cremation, human composting, and other alternatives.