Connecticut Archives

Aug 31, 2023

Climate Change Worsens Extreme Weather in New England

Clean energy can help us slash the carbon pollution driving heat waves, storms, and floods.

An aerial view of Waterbury, Vermont's flooding during the intense rainstorm of Summer 2023. Houses are submerged up to their doorsteps.

Aug 25, 2023

A Dog’s Life on the Line: Blue-Green Algae Threatens Pets and People

CLF’s top dog calls for action on toxic pollution that can kill dogs and sicken people

Henry, a Labrador Retriever, looks dejected while sitting by the water

Aug 10, 2023

Connecticut Legislators Are Wasting an Opportunity

Connecticut’s 2023 legislature took a wrong turn in our fight to tackle the waste crisis. Learn what happened and why it matters.

Connecticut state house building where senators and representatives meet to discuss legislative issues.

Aug 07, 2023

Got Leftovers? Thrifty Tips for a Waste Free Gathering

Hosting a waste-free gathering doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to reduce food waste on your next summer cookout – and during your holiday feasts, too.

Table with hot pot surrounded by vegetables, meats, and toppings for Chinese cookout. Image illustrates well-planned menu to avoid food waste and leftovers.

Aug 04, 2023

6 Ways Urban Trees Benefit Our Climate and Health

Here are six ways that urban forestry can help our communities if we choose to invest in it.

People sitting and walking along a treelined street

Aug 01, 2023

Clean Energy Garners Praise But Big Gas Doubles Down in Regional Electricity Forum

While Big Gas is still trying to peddle its climate-damaging products, regional officials seem poised to recognize the power of solar and wind energy.

an electricity tranmission tower and wires against a blue sky with a solar flare. It is from viewpoint of looking up from the ground.

Jul 31, 2023

5 Questions for Kate Sinding Daly

CLF’s new senior vice president of law and policy is a veteran environmental advocate primed to oversee the organization’s advocacy efforts across New England.

Kate Sinding Daly, CLF Senior Vice President of Law and Policy

Jul 26, 2023

Climate Change + Stormwater Pollution Equals Dirty, Unsafe Swimming Holes

Numerous beach closures in the summer of 2023 were a result of climate change and stormwater pollution.

Jul 20, 2023

Ted Heavenrich

“When I was growing up, every summer my parents would pack up the car, and we would spend the next couple of months hiking and camping. This love and respect for nature and the environment stayed with me my entire life, and today the environment is one of my top three philanthropic priorities. Over the… Continue reading Ted Heavenrich

Jul 19, 2023

Conservation Matters: Summer 2023

Local farms are a fundamental way to connect communities through a shared love of healthy food.