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(Hartford, CT) – Environment Connecticut, in partnership with Environment America, its national federation of state-based environment groups, announced endorsements in Connecticutth Congress to pave the way for progress on key environmental issues such as global warming. congressional races in today. The organizations are working to build a pro-environment majority for the 111

“Connecticut needs representatives in Congress who are committed to fighting for our environment,” said Environment Connecticut Program Director, Christopher Phelps. “Today, we are announcing our endorsements of Representatives Chris Murphy and Joe Courtney because of their proven records of standing up for Connecticut’s environment and ability to be leaders in building a stronger pro-environment majority in Congress.”

In the race for the Connecticut 5th district between Representative Chris Murphy and State Senator David Cappiello, Environment Connecticut announced its endorsement of Representative Murphy.

“Representative Murphy has proven his commitment to the environment. In his first term in Congress, Chris Murphy earned a 100% pro-environment voting record on the Environment Connecticut scorecard,” said Phelps. “His support for legislation mandating global warming pollution cuts to levels that science tells us is necessary to stop global warming and his leadership on open space and land preservation issues that are so important to protecting Connecticut’s natural landscape are just two of the many reasons that make Representative Murphy the right choice for voters on Election Day.”

In the Connecticut 2nd district race between Representative Joe Courtney and Sean Sullivan, Environment Connecticut endorsed Representative Courtney.

“Joe Courtney earned our endorsement with a 100% pro-environment voting record on the Environment Connecticut scorecard, and a demonstrated commitment to stopping global warming, protecting our waters, and preserving our natural places,” said Phelps. “Representative Courtney’s legislation to protect Eastern Connecticut’s Eight Mile River is an example of the sort of environmental leadership that makes him the right choice for voters who care about the environment.”

In Connecticut’s 4th district race between Representative Christopher Shays and Jim Himes, Environment Connecticut announced that it is choosing to make no endorsement.

“Christopher Shays has been a leader on the environment and worked closely with Environment Connecticut, and would normally warrant a recommendation to voters that they support his reelection,” said Phelps. “However, Environment Connecticut is not making any endorsement in this race for two reasons. First, Jim Himes offers himself as a strong advocate for the environment and would also be worthy of our recommendation. Second, Congressman Shays has shifted from past positions and is now a leading advocate for drilling in protected currently protected offshore waters and construction of new nuclear power plants; both of which represent false and dangerous solutions to creating a new energy future for America.”