Innovation Fuels Consolidates NY Offices | Layover.com: “A fourth office and renewable fuels distribution hub is scheduled to open in New England in early summer 2009, located in New Haven, Connecticut. Innovation Fuels currently operates integrated biorefineries within the United States at strategic port locations including New York Harbor and Port of Milwaukee that provide
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Ash Dump: Right Veto, But Now What? – Courant.com: “Many other states recycle at a higher rate than Connecticut does. Our new target is recycling 58 percent of waste by 2024. Such a goal will be unreachable unless the legislature and governor back up the effort with more than words.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this!
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Bill renames state shellfish research vessel in honor of John H. Volk | ConnecticutPlus.com: “Governor M. Jodi Rell today signed a bill that renames the state shellfish research vessel – currently called the RV Yankee Oyster – the RV John H. Volk after a former Director of the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Aquaculture.” For
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Milford's Smart Growth Means Restricting Negative Income Properties | Milford Connecticut Daily Blog: The notion of Smart Growth benefiting a community, will only work if the city and Zoning and Planning engage in a policy that is more scientific in its approach of land use management. Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg
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CFE: Connecticut House Passes Budget That Protects Transit Riders and Economy: Advocates Praise Legislature for Keeping Fare Increases in Check | CT Environmental Headlines: New Haven – Connecticut Fund for the Environment, Transit for Connecticut, and the Tri-State Transportation Campaign applauded today’s action by Connecticut’s House of Representatives in passing a budget that includes no
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The House has voted 219 to 212 to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act (HR 2454). The Audubon Society writes” This bill will help put our nation on a path to a clean energy economy, will create jobs, increase national security, and help species adapt to a warming world.” “…The opposition to this
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Surfers protest LNG island | Herald Community: “The Surfrider Foundation, together with Clean Ocean Action and Surfing Magazine, held a news conference on June 20, International Surfing Day, to bring to mind the issue of a proposed liquid natural gas island that, if approved, will be built about 13 miles south of Long Beach in
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Town government volunteers honored by First Selectmen – Greenwich Citizen – News: “Fourteen Greenwich residents were celebrated for their volunteer efforts for the Town last Tuesday at the sixth annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony hosted by the Board of Selectmen in the Town Hall Meeting Room.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this
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OPINION: Why I Joined the League of Women Voters – Lyme Times: “The league has a history of studying issues before taking action, which frustrated those emotionally charged to just “do something.”” Marilyn Mackay of North Stonington heads membership for the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut. Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on
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Friends of the Farm at Hilltop will present a workshop on herbs and flowers for grilling – Courant.com: “The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop will present a workshop on herbs and flowers for grilling Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and a workshop on trees for shade and fruit July 26 from 1 to
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I Hear A Train, Comin' Down The Track – Courant.com: “Escorting me on this high-rail adventure was state Sen. Donald DeFronzo and representatives from Pan Am Railways, which owns the line. DeFronzo and I talked about how almost overnight everything has changed with railroads.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post
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EDITORIAL: Bridgeport fight hurts other ports – The New Haven Register: “A political fight in Bridgeport may hurt the future development of New Haven and other state harbors. The Bridgeport Port Authority’s executive director used that city’s lobbyist to insert a clause in a larger transportation bill that gives the state final say over local
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National LCV Takes Firm Stand on American Clean Energy & Security Act | Connecticut League of Conservation Voters: “The National League of Conservation Voters, which focuses on Congress’s environmental voting records, made it absolutely clear where it stands on the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The organization says it will not endorse to any
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Regional cooperation the only answer – The Connecticut Post Online: “If the horrific state budget mess ever gets sorted out by Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell and majority Democrats in the Legislature, there remains hope that legislation connected to the budget that would offer monetary incentives for increased regional cooperation among cities and towns could
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A Goshen Program On Bats | Litchfield County Times: “GOSHEN-Friends and members of the Goshen Land Trust gathered for its annual meeting last Friday at Camp Cochipianee. The event featured a presentation by Jenny Dickson, Supervising Wildlife Biologist for the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), about the fungus that has killed thousands of bats
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New transfer station has town hoping for increased recycling | Wilton Bulletin: “As of Wednesday, July 1, the town will be operating a revamped transfer station designed to encourage recycling by making it easier for residents and free of charge.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share
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Dems scramble for climate votes – Lisa Lerer and Patrick O'Connor – POLITICO.com: “By late Thursday, aides and lawmakers said Democrats were within a dozen of the 218 votes needed to pass the legislation. Democratic sources said their leaders aimed to lock in 230 yes votes — and leaning on key Blue Dogs such as
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Our Air's Dirty | New Haven Independent: “New Haven residents and other New Englanders breathe some of the worst air in the country and face a 70 percent higher risk of cancer from toxic air pollution than the general population, according to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark
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Vernon Area Community Solar Presentation July 16, 2009 in Vernon | CT Environmental Headlines: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2009, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 523 Hartford Turnpike, Route 30, Vernon, CT. St. John’s Environmental Committee is sponsoring a Community solar presentation to encourage area residents to explore how they can produce
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A day at the beach | The Town Times: “First graders from Brewster School enjoy a rare sunny day at Hammonassett Beach learning about the Connecticut coastline and the creatures who call it home from outdoor education teacher Mrs. Marcy Klattenberg.” Provided by www.CTEnvironmentalHeadlines.com Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook
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