Climate Change

The general consensus from residents is that they want a balance — allow for some more cars, but not an unlimited amount, according to officials.

State agencies, health departments and local pest control agencies in Connecticut explored the challenges of tick and mosquito-borne diseases during a statewide symposium Tuesday.

By 2070, the Hamptons is predicted to be transformed into a series of islands because of climate change and rising sea levels, according to a new draft of a Coastal Assessment Resiliency Plan in the Town of East Hampton.

Disputes over details appear to be ironed out or close to it, though Republicans remain generally opposed to the highest-profile bills.

Climate change is causing anxiety in young people around the world. In New England, youth activists respond with collective action around food sustainability.

Almost $34 million will be spent to clean the beaches on Long Island Sound. Some of the money comes from the federal budget that passed last month and will be one of the largest federal investments in environmental cleanup and restoration.

Food waste creates costly greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling it can help.

Governor Ned Lamont launched the GreenerGov CT initiative three years ago with a focus on making state buildings and facilities more eco-friendly. Still, he said residents can do their part by buying electric vehicles and reducing air conditioner use this summer.

More than 100 volunteers hand-planted 20,000 stems of beach grass along an 800-foot stretch of Lobsterville Beach last week. By using this all-natural defense against erosion, the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe hopes to protect its homelands on Martha’s Vineyard from the impacts of climate change.

As capacity shortages in slaughterhouses complicate business for livestock farmers, two specialty sausage makers are starting their own animal processing facility.