Trees, it turns out, make a difference. Studies show that communities with access to trees and green spaces are associated with improved health outcomes, reduced crime, lower average temperatures, and an influx of other kinds of investments and new economic opportunities. Connecticut cities will be receiving funds to expand tree cover in their urban communities.
Read MoreThe University of Connecticut is promoting efforts focused on “Innovating to Secure a Sustainable Future Powered by Clean Energy” including “10 Ways UConn and Connecticut are Making an Impact.”
Read MoreConnecticut has emerged as a strong finisher in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report State Rankings, released this month. In the highly anticipated overall best states ranking, Connecticut ranked #16 overall,
Read More“Going Outside in Connecticut,” a 165-page volume last produced by the state in 2017, reflected the many ways in which state residents and visitors could get out and do something. Now its time to produce the next official “Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreations Plan” for 2023-2028.
Read MoreOne could almost feel the excitement emanating from the hundreds of species that know Plum Island as their home when the good news arrived at year’s end. Years of diligent efforts by the Protect Plum Island Coalition, and supporters in Congress, had earned a breakthrough.
Read MoreWhich jobs are on the minds of young children, as they dream about their future? And do Connecticut youngsters’ aspirations differ from their peers across the country? Nationwide, 5-8 year olds say healthcare is their number one choice.
Read MorePreserving waterways and protecting wildlife are crucial, more than ever, in saving the environment and protecting ocean life. During September and October 2022, Save the Sounds’s Connecticut Cleanup Crews came back for the 20th year. And picked up immense amounts of trash, cleaning the environment and protecting animals.
Read MoreThe climate extremes of hot and cold impact New England and Connecticut as much as just about any region of the country. Yet how states require energy companies to react differs, according to newly compiled data.
Read MoreSave the Sound, among the region’s premier environmental organizations, has announced a forthcoming change in leadership. Curt Johnson will “retire” at the end of September after five years leading the environmental organization, to be succeeded by Leah Schmalz, currently serving as Vice President of Programs.
Read MoreMaria Rodriguez-Hernandez, a Western Connecticut State University graduate student enrolled in the Master of Science in Integrative Biological Diversity program, is working to save Lake Waramaug from the infestation of cyanobacteria. She began her research efforts last summer through a part-time summer job and has now expanded it to become part of her pursuit of a master’s degree.
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