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U.S. House passes first climate bill in a decade

This bill would keep the United States in the Paris Agreement by defunding any effort to withdraw and requiring the Trump administration to submit a plan to meet the U.S. commitment to reduce carbon emissions.

More voices join the call for 100% renewable energy

Local leaders are stepping up in their communities, saying and showing that they’re ready to lead the way.

Choose wildlife over waste

Let's spare birds, fish, whales and other wildlife from the harm caused by needless plastic pollution by banning take-out plastic foam cups and containers.

Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy

We ranked the top U.S. cities for solar in this year's edition of the Shining Cities report.

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News Release | Environment America

65 groups call for legislation to phase out PFAS in the military within three years

Environment America submitted a letter to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees today, calling on Congress to pass legislation to phase out military firefighting foams that contain toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within three years.

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Toxic 'Accidents Waiting to Happen' threaten waterways

It's like watching a bad horror movie: You know something awful is about to happen, and the only questions are when, where and how bad it will be.

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Which colleges are leading the way to 100% renewable energy?

America's colleges and universities are riding the crest of the renewable energy wave.

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Ocean wildlife gain reprieve as offshore drilling plan delayed indefinitely

North Atlantic right whales and other marine wildlife are safe, at least for now, from a Trump administration plan to expand offshore drilling.

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From Maine to Oregon, citizens urge state legislators to choose wildlife over waste

As we work to tackle plastic pollution here in Connecticut, our national network's campaign to put wildlife over waste has made major headway in four states.

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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.