State: Connecticut

Mar 04, 2025

The Truth About Overfishing

Overfishing is not caused by the actions of an individual boat. It’s a systemic problem in which federal regulators may allow fish to be caught faster than they can replenish themselves.

Atlantic Cod fish
Mar 03, 2025

CT Advocates Rally for Bold Climate Action

Climate and clean energy advocates from across Connecticut gathered at the State Capitol and called for improved access to cost-saving clean energy, lower pollution, and build healthy and resilient communities.

Connecticut state house building where senators and representatives meet to discuss legislative issues.
Feb 28, 2025

Let’s Talk About CLF in 2025

We continue to make progress notwithstanding this second Trump administration. They’re clearly better prepared and taking more radical steps to undermine our bedrock environmental laws and stop clean energy progress. But in a sense, their overreach may very well be their undoing. 

Brad Campbell standing at waterfront in East Boston
Feb 07, 2025

6 Reasons Why We Waste So Much Food (and How We Can Stop)

We have a food waste problem. Each year, the U.S. trashes about 125 to 160 billion pounds of food. And while several factors play into our increasing wastefulness, the good news is, we have readily available solutions at hand.

Best-before date label on aluminum can
Feb 07, 2025

The Truth about Plastic Bag Bans

Several studies have emerged challenging the effectiveness of plastic bag bans. These studies and their coverage in the media are causing some confusion among consumers and legislators. We want to set the record straight, as studies critiquing plastic bag bans don’t account for the broader scope of plastics.

Single-use plastic bags threaten our environment.