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Protect Our Great Waters: A Call to Action 6/24/2010

Environment Connecticut was joined by State Senator Ed Meyer, Audubon CT and Save the Sound to release Protect Our Great Waters, a new report that outlines the regional, environmental, and economic significance of eight of America’s most treasured waterways.

Energy News

U.S. Senate Rejects Big Oil Bailout 6/10/2010

Governor Rell Says “No!” To Clean Energy 5/26/2010

Governor Rell Says “No” To A Clean, Affordable, Energy Future For Connecticut 5/25/2010

MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR ENERGY BILL AS ADVOCATES, BUSINESSES, LEGISLATORS RALLY IN SUPPORT 5/12/2010

Legislature Passes Clean Energy Bill 5/05/2010

Global Warming News

White House Follows Connecticut’s Lead on Clean Cars 4/01/2010

Plug-in Electric Cars Can Lower Global Warming Emissions, Oil Consumption and Air Pollution 1/20/2010

States Leading Fight to Solve Global Warming 12/03/2009

NUCLEAR POWER WILL SET CONNECTICUT BACK IN RACE AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING 11/17/2009

Global Warming Pollution from Fossil Fuels down 3% in Connecticut since 1990 11/12/2009

Clean Water News

Protect Our Great Waters: A Call to Action 6/24/2010

CONNECTICUT’S WATERWAYS AT RISK OF INCREASED POLLUTION 2/11/2010

Risks from Expanded Offshore Drilling To Ocean and Beaches 10/29/2009

Over 230 Million Pounds of Toxics Discharged into American Waterways 10/21/2009

New Report: Strong Energy Efficiency Policies in Federal Energy Bill Will Save Connecticut Families $349 per Year, Create 8,900 Jobs 9/09/2009

Toxics News

Legislature Passes Bill Extending Ban On Toxic Lawn Care Pesticide Use On School Grounds 6/05/2007

Report Documents Availability of Safer Alternatives to Toxic Chemicals 2/28/2007

Mercury-Contaminated Fish Found in Connecticut's Waterways: Highly Controversial Bush Plan Would Delay Cleanup for at Least 10 Years 8/03/2004

Preservation News

Environment Connecticut Applauds Bottle Bill Expansion 2/26/2009

Environmental Groups Applaud Governor Rellâ€™s Proposal to Ban Billboards 2/15/2008

Environment Connecticut Urges Update of Connecticutâ€™s Bottle Bill 2/28/2007

Key National Forest Protections Reinstated 9/20/2006

Lieberman and Dodd Vote to Protect Refuge 12/21/2005

More News

Environmental Advocates Respond to Permitting Task Force Findings 4/26/2010

Environment Connecticut Applauds Connecticut’s Congressional Champs for Perfect Pro-Environment Voting Records in 2009 1/28/2010

Advocates Oppose Governor's Transit Plan 6/10/2009

President's Budget Brings Home the Green for Connecticut 4/16/2009

Environmental Groups Pursue Economic Development Through Green Initiatives 3/31/2009