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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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On the hottest afternoons this summer, thousands of internet-connected thermostats, home solar panels and battery systems helped reduce the strain on the electric grid. These "virtual power plants" may be a key part of the future of electricity.
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Two plant experts provide tips for homeowners looking to get rid of invasive plants. -
As Connecticut's elected officials respond to the recent flooding, they are also grappling with the reality that storms are growing in frequency and intensity. -
Sunday’s heavy rain turned deadly in Connecticut — at least two deaths have been reported. A meteorologist explains why the storms were so significant and the role climate change is playing in fueling more intense weather.
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