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Council Goal is 25,000 EVs on CT Roads by 2020
Twenty-five-thousand plug-in vehicles on state roads by 2020 is the goal and vision embraced by Gov. M. Jodi Rell and her Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Council.
The 25,000 target is one of the many recommendations the Council included in its final report this week to the governor on comprehensive ways to prepare the state for the advent of the new generation of zero-emission electric vehicles.
The state’s commitment for EVs complements Governor Rell’s ‘Energy Vision for a Cleaner, Greener State,’ which set a goal of increasing the percentage of clean, renewable energy consumed by state government from all sources to 20 percent by the year 2020.
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- Bristol holding public meeting on cleanup options for former Mills property
- Bicyclists Test West Hartford Road Safety
- TEACHING JOB: Substitute Instructional Assistants – Connecticut River Academy, East Hartford
- Council Goal is 25,000 EVs on CT Roads by 2020
- New York Smart Growth Act Signed Into Law | Steven Higashide, Mobilizing the Region
- Conservation beats alternatives
- Priam Vineyards taps sun for cost savings
- Geneva talks aim to secure climate finance progress. – swissinfo
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New York Smart Growth Act Signed Into Law | Steven Higashide, Mobilizing the Region
The Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Priority Act (A8011B/S5560B), which directs New York state agencies to make their infrastructure spending decisions in accordance with smart growth principles, has been signed into law by Gov. Paterson. The law was a priority for Vision Long Island, Empire State Future, TSTC, and other transportation and planning groups, and its passage was hailed by advocates.
Geneva talks aim to secure climate finance progress. – swissinfo
Switzerland’s top climate envoy hopes this week’s informal financing meeting in Geneva will rebuild trust to revive the stalled global climate change talks.
Bill McKibben book ‘eaarth’ frightens David Letterman
Letterman has read the book and told McKibben it frightens him. On Late Night with David Letterman last night, they discussed the recent record-breaking 129-degree days in Pakistan and the record rain flooding that continues there. Click above to watch the whole clip courtesy of 350.org.
North Haven Rotary Club collects used cell phones for charity
The North Haven Rotary Club collects used cell phones and their batteries, which it submits to the PaceButler Coorperation in Oklahoma for redistribution to the military and needy people around the world. By recycling these phones fewer harmful chemicals end up in landfills, which helps protect our water supply.
Westbrook, Transit District Unveils Bus Shelters (update)
The Town of Westbrook and 9 Town Transit held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, August 31, to unveil the area’s first bus shelters. The Day reports witih photo.
Celebrate the champions of Long Wharf Preserve, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 15
The New Haven Land Trust invites you to celebrate the champions of Long Wharf Preserve and view its new long-range preserve plan at a celebration taking place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Leon’s Restaurant, 501 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven 06511.
Water
Blumenthal appeals to environmentalists and other lovers of Long Island Sound U.S. Senatorial Richard Blumenthal has released an ad in which he promises to hold big oil accountable if elected to the Senate, just as he fought Shell Oil and TransCanada Energy, who proposed building “Broadwater,” a huge liquefied natural gas storage facility in the middle of Long Island Sound, that Blumenthal opposed.
Seascape Initiative aims to turn the tide for the New York seas Just off the New York coastline lives an undersea wilderness. Sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, whales, seals, skates, and rays swim below the many flying shorebirds and seafaring ships of the eastern Atlantic. In all, more than 300 fish species feed, breed, and migrate through the New York Bight, which stretches between Montauk in northern Long
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Land
Crackdown on ATV riders in Shelton Authorities in Shelton want people out enjoying the great outdoors to use their cell phones and cameras to help them crack down on illegal ATV use. via Crackdown on ATV riders in Shelton | WTNH.com Connecticut.
Celebrate the champions of Long Wharf Preserve, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 15 The New Haven Land Trust invites you to celebrate the champions of Long Wharf Preserve and view its new long-range preserve plan at a celebration taking place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Leon’s Restaurant, 501 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven 06511.
Energy
EPA asks CT to curb electricity use The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants businesses and residents in Connecticut and the rest of New England to cut their energy and fuel consumption over the next two days as the air quality has reached unhealthy standards. via EPA asks CT to curb electricity use | Hartford Business.
More Sophisticated Rigs Drill Deeper Still for Oil The $3 billion rig Perdido can pump oil from dozens of wells nearly two miles under the sea while simultaneously drilling new ones. It is part of a wave of ultra-deep platforms — all far more sophisticated than the rig that was used to drill the ill-fated BP well that blew up in April
Business
Priam Vineyards taps sun for cost savings Colchester, Conn. — The power of the sun gives Priam Vineyards plentiful grapes. Sunlight and technology work together to lower the winery’s electric bill. The vineyard on 40 acres off Shailor Hill Road has started using solar panels to completely power the winery. It’s the first solar-powered winery in New England, according to owners Gary
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Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle and green tech at Live Green CT! Sept. 18 and 19, 2010, Norwalk Live Green Connecticut! scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19 at Taylor Farm Park on Calf Pasture Beach Road in Norwalk, is a family-friendly, fun-filled, two-day festival showcasing eco-friendly businesses, environmental organizations, demonstrations, health and wellness, money saving ideas and new technology.
