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Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

Environment America calls for support of Great American Outdoors Act

The country’s best conservation tool has long been underfunded. A new bill could change that.

Helping you cut your energy use, one tip at a time

Is your electric bill on the rise as you spend more time at home? We can help.

EPA undercuts mercury standards, putting our health and our environment at risk

Under the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is moving to allow more toxic mercury into our air.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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Greener Together Writing Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Greener Together writing contest! We are pleased to announce the winners.

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12 ways to show your mom, and our Earth, you care

With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 10), many of us are making plans to celebrate our moms. Here are 12 ideas that you can use celebrate both your mom and nature this Mother’s Day.

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Nature-themed children’s book recommendations

Looking for some children’s books to help spark your young one’s love of nature? We’ve got you covered.

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Eight ways to help kids celebrate Earth Day during the pandemic

Earth Day was primed for a big celebration this year -- it's 50th. But with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it's an event that can't be celebrated with a big party. Still, that doesn't mean teachers (and parents teaching at home) can't connect with students on a broad array of environmental issues.

News Release | Environment America

Sustainability experts celebrate Earth Day with “fossil fuel free” investing online panel

New York Times contributor Tim Gray moderated a Facebook Live panel viewed by hundreds, featuring Bill McKibben of 350.org and Leslie Samuelrich of Green Century Capital Management. These experts discussed how many environmentally inclined Americans have added fossil fuel free investing to the set of tools they use to protect the Earth.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment Connecticut has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.