This hour, a look at the strange and essential concept of the number zero. Plus: the trend toward zero-sugar sodas. And: 0 (and 00) as a uniform number in sports.

The PSEG Plant, in service from the 1950s to 2021, used to power much of Bridgeport’s business base, but shuttered as the state signaled a move away from fossil fuels. Demolition is expected to occur within a three-year timespan, removing a visible part of the city’s skyline. While the site is expected to be a draw due to its location near the waterfront, officials say environmental remediation is needed.

An investigation into a New Haven petroleum distribution facility uncovered several alleged violations of state environmental laws. State officials announced a settlement Tuesday with Pike Fuels, which had been doing business as Gulf Oil.

In New Haven, Connecticut, one school is working on a solution to pumpkin waste, with a fun twist: a community compost drop-off, which once a year hosts a pumpkin smash.

President-elect Donald Trump’s win is a loss in the fight against climate change, Connecticut environmentalists say. They're hoping state lawmakers can step up to help.

Milford Point saw a record number of piping plovers fledge in the summer of 2024. The shore bird is a federally threatened species.

The State Bond Commission recently approved $10 million to help Connecticut down on trash. The funding builds on 15 programs state officials piloted across the state three years ago to reduce one major component of the state's waste stream: food.

With the changing season, it’s time to close the garden down. After a 10-year-run, this series is also ending, but keep nurturing your backyard and container gardens!

Firefighters from Canada, Washington state, and New York City have joined local crews in combating the blazes.

The brush fire, which started Oct. 21 in Berlin in central Connecticut, spread into part of Meriden. Meanwhile, smaller fires have been ignited across the state.

If you want to enjoy your spring flowering tulips, daffodils, crocus and other bulbs a little earlier in spring or if you don’t have a garden, consider forcing them in containers.

Plant hard- and softneck garlic and mild-flavored shallots in the fall for an early summer harvest.