Environment
SHU’s shoreline project expands preservation of Stratford Point marshland
The area's horseshoe crab population play an unexpected role in Covid-19 vaccine research.
Uber Green introduces EV/hybrid vehicle service to CT
On average, an Uber Green ride will cut carbon emissions by 44% compared to the same trip in a gas-powered car,...
PepsiCo unveils new global environmental plans
Purchase-based PepsiCo, Inc. this morning announced plans to switch to renewable sources of electricity in all of its company owned and...
Connecticut joins regional plan to cut vehicle emissions; Critics warn of gas tax increase
The state expects a 26% drop in carbon emissions from transportation between 2022 and 2032.
IBM joins global alliance to tackle plastic waste
IBM is designing a computer platform to be hosted on its IBM Cloud service that will help track and recover plastic...
Four arrested in Fairfield illegal dumping scheme, including 3 town employees
According to the town, the cost to remediate the contaminated site is between $5 million and $10 million.
Covid, China and Biden dominate this year’s Greenwich Economic Forum
Covid, China and the new commander-in-chief were the main topics at the third annual Greenwich Economic Forum, held virtually Nov. 9-11.
BIC announces expansion of corporate sustainability goals
BIC is aiming for 20% non-virgin petroleum plastic for its products by 2025.
Stamford banning sale and distribution of Styrofoam products by certain businesses
The move follows Stamford's plastic bag ban, which took effect in May 2019. The state of Connecticut passed its own plastic...
Federal aid for Metro-North, MTA, urged at Bronxville event
Ridership on Metro-North is still only about 25% of what it was before the pandemic hit, while the number of trains...
Marsh Sanctuary alleges special treatment for proposed Mount Kisco solar farm
“A municipality may not use its police power to spot zone a particular parcel of land for special treatment,†according to...
Contaminated gas station by White Plains Hospital declares bankruptcy
Marianina Oil Corp. needs bankruptcy protection to sell a gas station, president Frank Codella said, because it “has no monies or...
Yale report details climate change’s harsh impact on Connecticut
The American Lung Association gave all eight Connecticut counties an F grade for ozone pollution.
Fungicides made in White Plains facility licensed as bakery, lawsuit claims
As a result of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigation, Plant Health alleges, it can no longer sell, or must “minimize...
Connecticut sues ExxonMobil over climate change issues
Attorney General William Tong has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the energy giant of violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices...
