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A decade later: Examining the impacts of Connecticut's 2010 school grounds pesticide ban
A decade after Connecticut implemented its 2010 ban on pesticide use on school grounds, a comprehensive three-part series, ...
No data, no risk? How the monitoring of chemicals in the environment shapes the perception of risks
Several hundred thousand chemicals are considered as potentially environmentally relevant. Scientists from the RPTU ...
Connecticut braces for heat wave: Here’s how to stay safe
To stay safe during periods of extreme heat, residents are advised to keep their body temperature cool. Staying in ...
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Bear sightings surge in Connecticut, renewing debate over legalized hunting
As bear sightings continue to rise across Connecticut, the debate over legalizing bear hunting is once again taking center ...
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Connecticut Enacts Battery Recycling Law to Reduce Fire Risk and Improve Public Safety
Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 5019 into law, establishing Public Act 25-34, a statewide extended producer ...
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CT bear encounters are increasing as advocates, and opponents, debate legalized bear hunting
Current state law only allows people to kill bears if it's necessary for self-defense or to defend a pet. Connecticut farmers ...
Vacant lots are a common sight in CT’s cities. Here’s why they present a challenge and opportunity.
Exports say turned vacant lots into urban green spaces can provide ecological benefits such as reducing storm water runoff, enhancing air quality and regulating surface temperatures.
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Connecticut sets aside $18.8 million to clean up contaminated land across the state
The Brownfield funding will support the redevelopment of 23 properties in 19 towns and cities. Once completed, the sites ...