A federal appeals court has upheld the creation of the Atlantic Ocean’s first marine national monument. It’s the latest judicial validation for an Obama-era decision, which was praised by environmentalists. President Barack Obama created the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument in 2016, using his authority under the federal Antiquities Act. The monument lies more than […]
Patrick Skahill
WNPR
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CT-Based Insurer Says It Will Stop Covering Some Fossil Fuel Businesses
A major U.S. insurer headquartered in Connecticut said it will cut ties with certain fossil fuel companies. The Hartford said in December that it will no longer invest in or provide insurance coverage to companies that generate more than a quarter of their revenues from coal mining or the extraction of oil from tar sands. […]
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For New England Bats, It’s Been A Decade Of ‘Carnage’
It’s been more than a decade since the deadly fungal disease white-nose syndrome was first identified in North America. Since then, white-nose has killed off millions of bats across New England and other parts of the U.S. and Canada. But scientists are not giving up hope.
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Wind Companies Bid In Connecticut’s First Wind-Only Energy Solicitation
Monday was the deadline for energy companies to submit plans to Connecticut officials for the development of offshore wind power in response to the first-ever RFP dedicated solely to the energy source.
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Gypsy Moths On The Decline — For Now — But Damage Is Already Done
In recent years, an invasive insect called the gypsy moth has spelled doom for countless New England trees. From 2016 through 2018, it’s estimated gypsy moths defoliated more than 2 million acres in southern New England, which means a lot of cleanup for foresters. But among all that destruction there is some good news: gypsy […]
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Kevin Ollie, Former UConn Men’s Basketball Coach, Punished By NCAA
The former head coach of UConn men’s basketball has been penalized by the NCAA for violating coaching rules and failing to properly cooperate with investigators. The NCAA announced its penalty against Kevin Ollie on Tuesday. For the next three years, any NCAA school looking to employ Ollie in athletic duties would need to “show cause” […]
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Connecticut Approves Massive Boost To Offshore Wind
A measure to boost Connecticut’s investment in offshore wind sailed through the state Senate this week. The bill could shift up to 2,000 megawatts of Connecticut’s power to offshore wind by 2030.
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Connecticut Students With ‘Emotional Disturbances’ Face High Rate Of Suspensions
It’s still hard for Keyanna Tucker to talk about what happened to her when she was six. “I was molested,” Tucker said. “I didn’t know how to cope with it … I didn’t know what was going on, but I knew it wasn’t right. So I started becoming a bully.” Tucker, who is now 22, […]
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Public Broadcasters Form New Partnership In Western Mass.
The two big names in public radio and public television in western Massachusetts are joining together. New England Public Radio and WGBY will soon become “New England Public Media.”
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Father Of Sandy Hook Victim Found Dead In Newtown
The father of a victim of the 2012 Newtown school shooting was found dead this morning from an apparent suicide.