Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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

National Climate Change Regulations and Resources

Clean Power Plan: The EPA's plan to cut Carbon Dioxide pollution from power plants, while maintaining an affordable and reliable energy system.

EPA Proposes New Commonsense Measures to Cut Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector/Proposal Cuts GHG Emissions, Reduces Smog-Forming Air Pollution and Provides Certainty for Industry 

EPA Proposes to Cut Methane Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Landfills/Cost-effective updates would strengthen requirements for both new and existing landfills

Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards: The NHTSA recently strengthened fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. These more stringent rules will reduce fuel consumption - lowering U.S. dependence on fossil fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

Additional Resources

2014 Climate Change Report 

The President's Climate Action Plan

The Obama Administration's Climate Initiatives 

The President's Climate Data Initiative  

U.S. EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) 

U.S. DOE Alternative Fueling Station Locator and IPhone App 

Content Last Updated January 2020