Consumer rebates for purchases of new EVs and plug-in hybrids will decrease from $1,500 to $500 starting Aug. 1.

FILE: Top view of spotted lanternfly, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The invasive pest, known to weaken and kill trees by ...

Starting many decades ago, the basement floor of her family’s previous house was always covered with a foot and a half of water.

Millions of people across three states have been urged to remain indoors amid concerns over high air pollution levels. Air ...

Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. When they interact with hot temperatures, sunlight and high nutrient levels, it causes the ...

But Connecticut environmental officials and lawmakers said they support the use of diquat if used appropriately.

After a black bear slashed a Connecticut man’s chest as he was walking his dog in North Canaan last week, the debate over bear hunting in the state once again heats up. Officials with the state ...

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has imposed temporary alcohol bans at nine state recreation areas. The ban took effect Wednesday and will continue through Monday, Aug. 18 ...

The historical environmental information below applies to prior years. For more current information regarding environmental policy in Connecticut, see this article.

The Connecticut River Museum is set to host the 2025 Connecticut River Valley Environmental Summit, which will bring together experts, advocates, and community members to discuss the health and ...

The coming of spring also brings a new brush fire season in Connecticut. On Wednesday, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection shared several precautions residents should ...

Thomas Baldini '28 wrote about the growing impact of microplastics on those living in West Hartford, Conn. Recognizing the importance of "thinking locally" about environmental issues, Baldini, a ...