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A lobster trap recovery program has been turning up some unique species in Long Island Sound, including a vibrant sea slug that's native to Europe.
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The South Fork Wind Farm has started to deliver power to Long Island. It’s the first large-scale offshore wind project to go online in the country, and an important step toward New York’s goal of installing 9-gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035.
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Though CT won't phase out new gas car sales, its number of EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles went from about 4,800 in 2016 to 35,100 in 2022.
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The Town of Hamden has received a federal grant to deal with the effects of climate change. The 2.5-acre rain garden in Town Center Park will strengthen flood resilience and filter stormwater.
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Climate activists on Long Island are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to follow through on her promise to distribute billions of dollars in climate funding to New York’s disadvantaged communities. Hoping to catch Hochul’s attention using her beloved Buffalo Bills football, they say it's #TeamClimateJustice vs. #TeamFossilFuels.
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ClimateHaven, a 10,000 square-foot space in the heart of downtown New Haven, is already supporting 17 startups that are working to slow climate change.
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New Haven has received a $3 million federal grant to expand their tree canopy coverage. Experts say the new trees will make the city more climate friendly — and a better place to live.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved three offshore wind and nearly two dozen renewable energy projects to help New York shift to meet the state’s climate goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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New Haven is the first city in Connecticut to achieve gold status from Sustainable CT that recognizes efforts toward sustainability.
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The state Public Commission Service rejected a slew of subsidies, including an “inflation adjustment,” for four offshore wind projects and 86 on-land community projects. Ahead of the decision, climate advocates rallied outside of The Plaza at Long Beach City Hall in support of these projects off the south shore of Long Island.