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Climate in the News
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Tyler Russell/Connecticut PublicEPA Commissioner Lee Zeldin said last week that the move to cut over 30 regulations at the agency would “roll back trillions in regulatory costs and hidden ‘taxes’ on U.S. families.” Connecticut officials and environmentalists disagreed. -
Smileus/iStockphoto / Getty ImagesUse of the machines would be outlawed starting in 2029.
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People living in areas with high air pollution are at higher risk of developing eczema, according to recent findings from the Yale School of Medicine. -
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.
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