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Far below normal precipitation has caused a drought and increased fire danger levels. All of Connecticut is currently in a Stage 2 Drought Advisory. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of water consumption and use extra caution to prevent fires. An emergency burn ban remains in effect at all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, campfires, etc.

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Climate News, Events, & Press Releases

2018

Report on the Investment of RGGI Proceeds in 2016 (September)

United States Climate Alliance 2018 Annual Report (September)

Gov. Malloy Joins Connecticut in Coalition Committed to Phasing out Coal Power in Favor of Clean Energy (September)

14 States Respond to the Proposed Replacement of the Clean Power Plan (August)

Gov. Malloy & Commissioner Klee Slam Trump Administrations New Coal Rule (August)

Gov. Malloy Announces State Grants to Encourage TOD & Responsible Growth Across CT (June)

Gov. Malloy Signs Landmark Bills on Climate Change Resiliency and Renewable Energy (June)

Gov. Malloy Announces $7.5 Million to Fund Clean Air Projects from the VW Settlement (May)

Gov. Malloy Welcomes the Final Passage of Environment Bill-Reduce GHG Emissions & Prepare for Effects of Climate Change (May)

Analysis Group Releases Independent Report Reviewing RGGI's Third Three-Year Compliance Period (2015-2017) (April)

New Jersey to Join Other Leading States by Signing on to the ZEV MOU (April)

Gov. Malloy & Commissioner Klee Blast Trump Administration Decision to Weaken Tailpipe Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards (April)

Under2 Coalition Annual Report 2017 (January)

The City of New Haven's Climate & Sustainability Framework (January)

Commissioner Klee's address at the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Annual Summit in Hartford (January)

2017

RGGI States Release Updated Model Rule, Concluding Regional Program Review Process (December)

Commissioner Klee's Testimony Against the Repeal of the Clean Power Plan (November)

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Seek Public Input as They Move Toward a Cleaner Transportation Future (November)

Climate Science Special Report: Fourth National Climate Assessment (November)

Malloy, Wyman, & Klee Condemn the Decision to Repeal the Clean Power Plan (October)

RGGI Proceeds Report for Calendar Year 2015 (October)

Governors Report 14 States and Puerto Rico are 'On Track' to Hit Paris Climate Targets (September)

US Climate Alliance Annual Report (September)

Gov. Malloy Says States Acting to Address Climate Change by Strengthening RGGI (August)

CT added to a Coalition of States committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement (June)

Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman on President's Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Agreement (June)

Gov. Malloy and Coalition of Governors Urge President to Keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement (May)

Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to Serve on the Connecticut Green Bank (April)

2016

North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership (June)

White House sites The Hartford for energy efficiency (May)
West Hartford ranked #2: "The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2015" (April)
Podcast: "Warmest Winter and a Solar Boom" (March)
UTC strengthens GHG reduction efforts (February)
New resource: "Climate Change in Long Island Sound" (February)
Federal Law Gives Tax Break For Transit Commuters (January)

2015

EVConnecticut PSAs: Honey, We Should Get an Electric Car! (November)
CT Will Work with Northeast States and DC to Develop Potential Market-Based Policies to Cut GHG Emissions from Transportation (November)
Eastern Participates in White House Climate Action Pledge (November)
DEEP Announces New Funding to Promote Electric Vehicles (November)
Public Fleet & Public Workplace EV Charging Station Incentive Program (October)
Municipal Forum Speaker Presentations (September)
Executive Summary of 2012 Greenhouse Gas Inventory (June)

2014

Connecticut comments on U.S. EPA Clean Power Plan (December)

Climate Change Progress Update for 2011 (September)

Climate Change Progress Report for 2010 (June)
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Update (January)

Content last updated December 2018