WestConn to Host Tri-State Weather Conference
/After a record-breaking summer filled with memorable weather, the Ninth Tri-State Weather Conference will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, in the university's Science Building.
Read MoreConnecticut Air Pollution Continues to Contribute to Climate Change, Stronger Action Needed
/The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has published its latest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, an accounting of the state’s air pollution that contributes to climate change.
Read MoreLet the Demo (and Massive Recycling) Begin at Eastern CT State University
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At Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, a massive recycling effort is underway. Eastern Hall, built around the year 2000 as a temporary classroom/office building next to Eastern's library, will have its bits and pieces recovered, re-used, and recycled to make way for a new green space.
Read MoreProjects, Partners, Homeowners, and Stakeholders Earn Recognition from Connecticut Green Bank
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In recognition of their commitment to the green economy and demonstrated leadership in their industries and communities during 2023, the Connecticut Green Bank presented the organization’s eighth annual awards this month,
Read MoreUConn Earns International Top-10 Ranking for Sustainability
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The University of Connecticut has been ranked as the 9th most sustainable university in the world by UI GreenMetric, an international sustainability scoring system that reviews over a thousand educational institutions, UConn Today reported recently.
Read More1.5 Million Mattresses Recycled in CT Program in 8 Years
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More than 1.5 million mattresses have been recycled in Connecticut since the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) started its Bye Bye Mattress program in 2015.
Read MoreAlbertus Magnus, University of Hartford Earn Financial Support with Student & Community Benefits
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Albertus Magnus College in New Haven has been awarded fa grant rom the State of Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF), totaling $3,111,324, the largest single grant in the College’s 98-year history.
Read MoreStudy: Connecticut is a Top 10 Solar State
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With the second-highest electricity rates in the country, going solar is a great way to offset costly utility bills and see a good return on investment. Which may explain why a newly released ranking of the best states for solar places Connecticut in the top 10.
Read MoreConnecticut Parks Are Focus of New State Website as Fall Foliage Arrives
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Just in time for fall foliage, Connecticut has launched a new website, CTParks.com, highlighting Connecticut State Parks. The website offers visitors what state officials describe as “an innovative online platform showcasing Connecticut State Parks in a more exciting, user-friendly way to help them engage with, learn about, and access state parks and the areas around them.”
Read MoreFederal Funds to Plant Trees in Urban Communities Headed to Connecticut
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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.
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