Climate Change
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Specialty Minerals, Inc., Adams, MA
Notice of public comment for an application submitted by Specialty Minerals, Inc. for a draft operating permit renewal in Adams, MA. Written comments are due by January 2, 2026.
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National Grid Generation, LLC - East Hampton GT Facility, NY
Notice of tentative determination to approve an application submitted by National Grid Generation, LLC for a draft permit renewal for the East Hampton GT facility in NY. Written comments are due by January 16, 2026.
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Notice of tentative determination to approve an application for a Dam Safety permit submitted by Taft School Corporation. Intent to waive public hearing. Written comment due by January 29, 2025.
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Connecticut Department of Transportation, Greenwich
Notice of tentative determination to approve an application submitted by Connecticut Department of Transportation for proposed activity will affect wetlands, watercourses, and floodplains with Greenwich Creek. Written comments due by April 4, 2025.
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Guidance for Managing Broken Mercury Fever Thermometers
If a thermometer breaks, try to contain the spill. Never vacuum mercury! Vacuuming can vaporize the mercury and increase the chances of human exposure.
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Mercury Information for Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities and Healthcare Providers
Mercury Information for Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities and Healthcare Providers
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Mercury Information for Individuals, Families and Consumers
Mercury information for individuals, families and consumers.
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Installing compact flourescent lamps (CFLs) is a simple way for homeowners to reduce their energy bills while also doing something beneficial for the environment.
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Matrix of Information for the Mercury Education and Reduction Act
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Household Products Containing Mercury
Mercury has been used in many household, medical and industrial products. Although mercury performs many useful functions in our workplaces and homes, it is toxic and can impair our health.
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"Toward the Virtual Elimination of Mercury from the Solid Waste Stream" was submitted to the Governor and State legislature in response to Public Act 99-228. The report provides recommendations for reducing mercury in solid waste including eliminating mercury from school science labs, requiring manufacturers to provide for the collection and recycling of their mercury containing products, and using household hazardous waste programs to collect elemental mercury from homes.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.