Do you know if your CT state legislator is an environmental champion?

Check out our 2025 Scorecard and find out!

Looking for an excuse to put off cleaning up your lawn? Do it for the birds (and insects) Rather than getting an early start on lawn care at the first hint of spring, experts say consider waiting until the weather gets consistently warmer before cleaning up leaves and cutting back last yea...

Early spring is a good time of year to not do too much in your yard. Birds will benefit.

That’s the advice from Connecticut Audubon and a University of Connecticut expert, summed up in this recent story from @ctpublic.bsky.social

Great news! CT PURA Chair, Marissa Gillett, has been renominated after a successful vote in the CT Senate. ⚡

“The way we succeed is through having supporters all around the country that care about tackling the climate crisis, that care about our democracy, and that step up and stand with us.”

LCV’s new president Pete Maysmith is ready to fight back on his first day.

Give him a follow: @pete.lcv.org. 🌎

CT’s Senate delegation earned a perfect, 100% score in @lcv.org Scorecard! 💯

Thank you, @blumenthal.senate.gov and @chrismurphyct.bsky.social , for fighting for our planet and people! #LCVScorecard lcv.org/scorecard

LCV National Environmental Scorecard Are your members of Congress protecting people and the planet?

@lcv.org Scorecard helps you determine whether your members of Congress are on the right or wrong side of the country's most pressing issues, like climate change, clean water, and voting rights.

See how CT's members did in the #LCVScorecard 👇 lcv.org/scorecard

@lcv.org Scorecard helps you determine whether your elected officials are on the right or wrong side of the country's most pressing environmental and democracy issues.

Tomorrow at 2 PM ET, the latest #LCVScorecard will be released.

Stay tuned 👀 lcv.org/scorecard

New Haven takes big hit as CT climate grants remain in limbo The status of New Haven's $20M community change grant remains particularly worrisome amid confusion following Trump's federal funding freeze.

Environmental justice and climate are clear targets.

HEY CT! Do you believe you should have the RIGHT to a safe, clean and healthy environment? 🌳💧🪁

Submit your testimony in ✅SUPPORT of the Environmental Rights Amendment (SJ 36) on the CGA website. Reach out for more info!

Strong testimony from Lori Brown of @ctlcv.bsky.social: "We care very much about affordable housing—this legislation will help center development rather than gobbling up open space across the state. This is about choices and new opportunities." 🏡

ACTION ALERT: Public Hearings on 2/3 & 2/4 - Submit Testimony The General Assembly’s  Planning & Development and Energy & Technology  Committees are holding public hearings on Monday (2/3) & Tuesday (2/4).  Your testimony is needed for the bills outlined...

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Hey CT! Your testimony is needed!

The Planning & Development and Energy & Technology Committees are holding public hearings on Monday (2/3) & Tuesday (2/4).

More info on our website!

Your testimony is needed for:
Proposed HB 5618 (P&D)
HB 6830 (P&D)
HB 6831 (P&D)
HB 6780 (E&T)
SB 1193 (E&T)

ACTION ALERT: Environment Committee Public Hearing this FRIDAY 10/31!

Submit testimony to support:
🦈 Shark Finning Ban (H.B. 5012)
🌱 Adding Invasive Plants (H.B. 5013)
🚗 Tire Stewardship (H.B. 5017)
⚓ Offshore Wind & Wildlife (S.B. 63)
💨 Medical Waste Burning (S.B. 80)
🎈 Balloon Sales (S.B. 1154)

Our 2025 Watchlist is now available on our website: ctlcv.org/watchlist

Stay up to date with proposed environmental legislation in the CT state legislature. We will update the watchlist throughout the session, so check back often.

Thank you Karen!

Intensifying climate whiplash set the stage for devastating California fires Research shows rapid shifts between wet and dry extremes are increasing. Scientists say this 'hydroclimate whiplash' contributed to California's devastating fires.

Hydroclimate whiplash — or a stark shift from wet to extremely dry weather — has led to the devastating California fires.

What does this have to do with climate change?

Hydroclimate whiplash events have already grown 31-66% since the mid-1900s — and further warming will lead to larger increases.

"We must not be selfish or timid if we hope to have a decent world for our children and grandchildren."
-President Carter on National Energy Policy in his 1977 "Moral Equivalent of War" speech.

We thank President Carter for his visionary environmental work.

Yes! Summit recordings will be posted soon. We will post when they are live. Thanks for asking!

The 2025 Enviro Summit Program is LIVE!

From conservation legislation to the future of clean energy in CT, there's going to be something for every CT climate advocate. Check out the full program on our website!

BREAKING: Pres. Biden just announced a new goal to reduce U.S. climate pollution by 61-66% by 2035.

Bold state level action in 2025 is the key to meeting these goals. CT legislators, we’re looking at YOU!

🌍 5 Reasons to Attend the 25th Anniversary Environmental Summit in Hartford, CT:

1️⃣ Prepare for the 2025 legislative session
2️⃣ Hear from top experts & advocates
3️⃣ Network with environmental leaders
4️⃣ Strategize climate solutions
5️⃣ Celebrate 25 years of progress with CTLCV

📢 Join us for A CTLCV Action Hour! 🗳️
🗓️ When: Monday, the 16th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
💻 Where: Zoom

➡️ Register now through the QR code in the flyer or the link in our bio!

2025 will mark 25 years of CTLCV's environmental advocacy and our biggest Environmental Summit yet!

Lawmakers, nonprofits, and activists will gather to discuss the future of Connecticut’s climate policy going into the 2025 legislative session. Register today.

Map of clean energy victories in 2024 Highlighted states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Vermont

With Trump returning to the White House and 2024 on track to be the hottest year ever, it's easy to feel like the sky is falling.

But there's reason for hope. Climate and clean energy victories are being won in states all over the country.

Thread of wins you may have missed this year 🧵👇

Thank you Karen! Happy Holidays!

What an honor to hear from Virginia Kase Solomón, President of Common Cause, about her story and roots in Hartford CT while recognizing Bilal Dabir Sekou, for his dedication and leadership in promoting democracy and social justice. @ctlcv.bsky.social

Happy Giving Tuesday!

As leaders in fighting for a sustainable future, we hope you’ll keep CTLCV in mind for your year-end giving. A donation to Sustain Us is a step toward a greener Connecticut.

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For 25 years, we’ve been Connecticut’s trusted resource for lawmakers and advocates working to pass impactful environmental legislation.

Follow us for updates, insights, and opportunities to collaborate for a greener, more sustainable future.

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