/news/environment Environment en-US Copyright Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:46 GMT /show/the-colin-mcenroe-show/2024-11-20/the-weird-and-fundamental-idea-that-is-zero 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. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:46 GMT /show/the-colin-mcenroe-show/2024-11-20/the-weird-and-fundamental-idea-that-is-zero Jonathan McNicol /news/2024-11-20/former-bridgeport-coal-powered-plant-to-be-demolished 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. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:55:44 GMT /news/2024-11-20/former-bridgeport-coal-powered-plant-to-be-demolished Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-19/ct-announces-2m-settlement-with-pike-fuels-over-environmental-law-violations 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. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:18:04 GMT /news/2024-11-19/ct-announces-2m-settlement-with-pike-fuels-over-environmental-law-violations Michayla Savitt /news/2024-11-18/a-gourdy-scene-splattered-pumpkins-add-unique-spice-to-compost-efforts-in-new-haven In New Haven, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, 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. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:55:43 GMT /news/2024-11-18/a-gourdy-scene-splattered-pumpkins-add-unique-spice-to-compost-efforts-in-new-haven Michayla Savitt /news/2024-11-11/trump-environment-connecticut-election-2024 President-elect Donald Trump’s win is a loss in the fight against climate change, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø environmentalists say. They're hoping state lawmakers can step up to help. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:46:54 GMT /news/2024-11-11/trump-environment-connecticut-election-2024 Michayla Savitt /news/2024-11-08/theres-good-news-about-a-federally-threatened-shorebird-along-cts-coast Milford Point saw a record number of piping plovers fledge in the summer of 2024. The shore bird is a federally threatened species. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:47:07 GMT /news/2024-11-08/theres-good-news-about-a-federally-threatened-shorebird-along-cts-coast Jennifer Ahrens /news/2024-11-04/ct-funnels-more-funds-into-waste-diversion-as-state-continues-to-battle-a-trash-crisis The State Bond Commission recently approved $10 million to help ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-04/ct-funnels-more-funds-into-waste-diversion-as-state-continues-to-battle-a-trash-crisis Michayla Savitt /show/connecticut-garden-journal/2024-10-31/connecticut-garden-journal-prepping-for-winter-and-a-series-wrap 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! Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT /show/connecticut-garden-journal/2024-10-31/connecticut-garden-journal-prepping-for-winter-and-a-series-wrap Charlie Nardozzi /news/2024-10-30/ct-officials-tracking-most-fires-in-decades-as-state-of-emergency-continues Firefighters from Canada, Washington state, and New York City have joined local crews in combating the blazes. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:17:15 GMT /news/2024-10-30/ct-officials-tracking-most-fires-in-decades-as-state-of-emergency-continues Chris Polansky /news/2024-10-25/as-ct-gets-federal-assistance-for-berlin-brush-fire-smaller-fires-pop-up-across-the-state The brush fire, which started Oct. 21 in Berlin in central ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, spread into part of Meriden. Meanwhile, smaller fires have been ignited across the state. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:03:09 GMT /news/2024-10-25/as-ct-gets-federal-assistance-for-berlin-brush-fire-smaller-fires-pop-up-across-the-state Chris Polansky /show/connecticut-garden-journal/2024-10-24/connecticut-garden-journal-get-a-jump-on-spring-by-planting-bulbs-in-containers 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. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT /show/connecticut-garden-journal/2024-10-24/connecticut-garden-journal-get-a-jump-on-spring-by-planting-bulbs-in-containers Charlie Nardozzi /show/connecticut-garden-journal/2024-10-17/connecticut-garden-journal-fall-planting-garlic-and-shallot-varieties Plant hard- and softneck garlic and mild-flavored shallots in the fall for an early summer harvest. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT /show/connecticut-garden-journal/2024-10-17/connecticut-garden-journal-fall-planting-garlic-and-shallot-varieties Charlie Nardozzi