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June 10, 2025 | Five Questions with Dr. Casey ThornbrughDr. Casey Thornbrugh shares insights as an environmental advocate and citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. |  |
June 9, 2025 | The Down-to-Earth Promise of Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy could be a game changer in Connecticut, where more than 40% of homes burn heating oil for warmth and 37% use natural gas. Pollution from heating buildings accounts for about 30% of the state’s carbon emissions. |  |
June 6, 2025 | The Missing Link in Transportation Project PlanningStates are pouring money into roads and highways. It’s time for a better plan — one that cuts pollution and brings real driving alternatives to every community. |  |
June 5, 2025 | ‘Zombie moose’: As climate change shortens winters, ticks ravage New Hampshire’s moose populationAs winters get shorter, tick populations are booming – and moose are suffering for it. |  |
June 4, 2025 | Why is Composting Important? (Hint: It Will Help Solve Our Trash Crisis)The uptick in composting is a huge step forward in combatting our trash crisis. But we can’t do the hard work on our own. We need cities, towns, and states to invest in infrastructure that will make composting easy and affordable for everyone. |  |
June 2, 2025 | Not on Our Watch: Protecting New England’s Ocean from Offshore DrillingThe Trump administration is pledging to open our waters to hazardous oil and gas drilling. |  |
May 29, 2025 | The Truth About Indoor Air QualityWe spend so much time indoors, working, studying, exercising, or just lounging around on the couch that indoor air quality – or the lack of it – can profoundly affect our health. |  |
May 23, 2025 | Connecticut Students Deserve Fare-Free Transit – This Law Can HelpFare-free transit could open doors for thousands of Connecticut students. Learn how this law can remove transportation barriers, boost opportunity, and invest in youth potential. Drawing from personal experience, Marc Gonzalez makes a compelling case for statewide fare-free buses as a bridge to a brighter future. |  |
May 15, 2025 | The Truth About Vermont’s Clean Heat StandardIt’s still possible to craft policy to cut polluting emissions while protecting our bank accounts. |  |
May 14, 2025 | What Is Greenwashing?Some of the world’s biggest polluters want us to believe they’re going green – but they’re really just hiding “business as usual” behind slick words. Here’s how to spot greenwashing in action. |  |