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3 of 8 4 of 8 FILE - In this July 3, 2015 file photo, a farmer works in a rice paddy field at Reba Maheswar village, 56 kilometers (35 miles) east of Gauhati, India. Connecticut is not on track to meet the greenhouse gas emission goals set by the legislature — and . Found inside – Page 668Sharpe 55 Border Environment Cooperation Commission 552 , 589 Brown tree snakes 36 , 119 , 182 , 318 , 404 Bureau of ... 383 Climate change 35 , 99 , 129 , 209 , 210 , 289 , 648 Clinton , Bill ( President ) 66 , 67 Coal mining 47 ... Found inside – Page 128Policies enacted in the Northeast, if perceived as even moderately successful, will be invoked by climate change ... Many of the region's senators supported the bills introduced by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) ... Color. Discusses the climate change bill recently passed by the U.S. House (H.R. 2454) and its possible implications for Connecticut. The report must include its progress in integrating such risks into risk-based capital requirements, regular supervisory examinations, and risk and solvency assessments. The good news is that with aggressive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in our state, across the nation, and world, we can avoid the catastrophic and extremely costly effects of climate change projected for the latter half of this century. Lamb sees . HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut is poised to receive billions of dollars in additional federal transportation funding for rail and bus projects, bridge and road repairs, carbon emissions reduction efforts, new electric vehicle charging stations and other initiatives under the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that cleared the U.S. Climate change poses the greatest threat to vulnerable communities that are least responsible for it. Under the previous administration the Federal Emergency Management Agency launched the Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities (BRIC) grant program utilizing funds authorized by the bipartisan Disaster Recovery and Reform Act of 2018. Authorizes the creation of municipal stormwater authorities statewide, expanding the current pilot program for municipal stormwater authorities by giving all municipalities the ability to create such an authority. McGriff divides leadership roles following CEO departure, 3. The proposal expands the current pilot program for municipal stormwater authorities, giving all municipalities the ability to create such an authority. including cleaning rivers and coastal restoration projects to prepare for climate change Found inside – Page 233Dean Scott, Kerry, Lieberman Unveil Climate Bill, Increase Utility, Manufacturing, Allowances, BNA DAILY ENV'T REPORT, ... Climate Program Act of 1978, the Global Climate Protection Act of 1987, the Global Climate Change Act of 1990, ... By Ella Nilsen and Natasha Bertrand, CNN. Climate change poses the greatest threat to vulnerable communities that are least responsible for it. CT has big plans for tackling climate change. Ned Lamont and other state officials said Tuesday. Found inside – Page 5should acquire in respect to them the privileges on a cargo of several thousand bushels , will amount the bill confers on us . ... She imports United States , a more rigorous climate , and with from us : we export to her . State Rep. Christine Palm (D-Chester) introduced House Bill 5011, "An Act Concerning the Teaching of Climate Change in Public Schools," in January. Accelerating climate financing in Connecticut. States now have a significant source of annual federal funding for resilience projects, but each of these grants requires a 25% non-federal cost share and significant design and feasibility work. Found inside«Ch. 17D », « Pt. C », « § 17D.06», «[3] », « [b] • 1 Mastering Legal Matters: Climate Change – Its Impact & Effects § 17D.06[3][b] (2020) [b] Legislation Mandating Implementation of Green Building Standards In May 2006, Connecticut ... The Governor is proposing four lynchpin proposals, as recommended by the GC3 and its 230+ Working Group members. Ryan Specialty’s underwriting CEO steps down, 4. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers quickly approved a sweeping climate change bill Thursday for a second time, shipping it back to Gov. The Governor’s bill sets Connecticut up to be ready for this federal investment with more options for municipalities to meet the planning and non-federal cost share needs and creating the environmental infrastructure bank to open the door to financing. And investments in zero carbon electricity generation will support clean energy jobs across the state. Another recent study found similar campaigns against clean energy and climate bills in Connecticut. While funding numbers are subject to change this week during the Senate's amendment process, the legislation released Sunday night would . Connecticut has an opportunity to be positioned to capitalize on this legislative initiative and show that it is the right place to scale up new climate-responsive infrastructure investment while putting thousands back to work preparing and protecting our communities from the impacts of climate change. Found inside – Page 3156... NATIONAL SECURITY , AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT -promote and coordinate global change research , Public buildings ... previously terminated collection of data features affect the environment , operational costs , sent ( S.J. Res . Governor Lamont’s legislative proposals address climate mitigation and adaptation in the following ways: Senate Bill 882, An Act Concerning Climate Change Mitigation and Home Energy Affordability: While Connecticut has already made significant progress in decarbonizing its grid, we must sustain this progress to ensure our efforts to electrify the rest of the economy are making as much progress on reducing emissions as possible. It prioritizes the protection of our frontline vulnerable communities who will feel those effects first and worst. Found inside – Page 1329The crops' role in increasing yields and helping farming adapt to climate change is still subject to some debate. ... Summary: The Connecticut Senate recently voted 35-1 in favor of a bill to label genetically modified foods in the ... WATCH! Immediate action is needed to address these issues. Found inside – Page 367Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, First Session, on S.485, a Bill to Amend the Clear ... These impacts include up to 20 inches of sea level rise, increased frequency of flooding with water levels like those experienced during Superstorm Sandy every 5 to 10 years, increased average temperatures of 5°F and heat waves, increased drought risk, increased frequency of extreme rainfall events, and greater amounts of precipitation and stronger winds during storm events. Found inside... 92 Clean Water Act (1977), 151,151t, 193 Climate Action Plan, President's, 234 climate change, 9; ... 174,268 Coastal Zone Management Act (1972), 193 coastline, hardening of, 181 coasts: Bahamian, 70–71,76; Connecticut, 16, 44, ... Two-years-ago this program’s predecessor topped out at just $25 million per year nationally for disaster mitigation grants. But the following year a version of Biden's legislation survived as an amendment to a State Department . Found inside – Page 4055Upgrading and retrochanges as a result of global warming . cannot be denied . ... States , and we also have the power to act and to to develop skills to execute the retrofit the Federal Government will be put to deal with it and to take ... View Map Full Screen Data Description and Usage. The AP notes that Connecticut already has science standards that include guidance . Connecticut consumers also need information. The good news, as evidenced in the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s draft Integrated Resources Plan, and in the recently completed Phase 1 process of the reconstituted Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3), is that many of the investments the state has already made have put us on a strong path to achieving our zero-carbon goal, and that stakeholders from all sectors are rolling up their sleeves to help solve this seemingly insurmountable challenge. "The social justice argument is the one we're seeing used the most," he says. It builds upon the Connecticut Green Bank’s success and leadership financing clean energy investments. In FY20, the new BRIC program offered 25 times that amount with $500 million available in grants. The proposals would expand the tools municipalities have to fund and finance climate adaptation and resilience projects through: Authorizing the creation of municipal stormwater authorities statewide. The legislation is an “important first step … making sure the state’s Department of Insurance supervises the climate risks that insurers are creating with their business decisions,” Tom Swan, executive director of Connecticut Citizens’ Action Group, said in a statement. 2. Recently it was reported that up to $3.7 billion could become available for grants in the next grant cycle. “These bills place Connecticut at the forefront of the nation and the region’s efforts to address climate change and continue the state’s long record of leadership on this critical issue,” Governor Lamont said. UConn Freshman Sena Wazer, just . “The climate crisis is upon us, and its effects will only become more apparent in the years to come. In Connecticut, state Rep. Christine Palm (D) introduced a bill that would make it mandatory under state law to teach climate change in public schools starting from as early as elementary school . But we must also adapt and become more resilient to effects we have already baked into our state’s climate. Under this proposal, the Green Bank would simply be allowed to invest. The Governor’s bill sets Connecticut up to be ready for this. In turn, this body may address reductions in stormwater pollution and flooding, help municipalities afford green infrastructure and resiliency investments, and leverage additional state and federal funding sources. Biden gets real on climate change. Gov. Preparing for federal climate resilience investment. The time is now to move from planning to implementation. Governor is proposing four lynchpin proposals. This dedicated fee could be used by municipalities to fund municipal land conservation, stewardship, climate mitigation, resilience and adaptation strategies, and other community environmental projects. The Connecticut General Assembly Thursday passed a bill implementing the state budget, including a provision that requires the state insurance regulator to address the climate-related risks of . Many of these. Politics does make a difference. Governor Lamont's proposal addresses the rising seas, frequent flooding, heat waves, and drought we can expect to see in the state between now and 2050. It seems that JavaScript is not working in your browser. That financing would be provided by an environmental infrastructure bank within the Connecticut Green Bank. Found inside – Page 62Reducing Gridlock, Tackling Climate Change, and Growing Connecticut's Economy : Field Hearing Before the ... to passing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( ISTEA ) and the Transportation Equity Act for the ... Education is the key, so we can make a change before it's too late! Find a vaccination site near you at ct.gov/covidvaccine. Vulnerable communities face historic and ongoing injustices including, but not limited to, restricted access to credit and homeownership, inadequate public and private investment, and discriminatory development related decision-making and policy processes enabling pollution within these communities. Found inside – Page 410Air Pollution, Global Climate Change, and Wilderness William N. Rom ... 37 Congressional Insider's Poll (National Journal), 242 Connecticut et al., American Electric Power et al. v., 252 Conservation easements, 281–282 Conservation. municipalities to adopt a buyer’s real estate conveyance fee. A bill introduced in the Connecticut legislature would mandate climate change be taught to young children in government schools statewide. This dedicated fee could be used by municipalities to fund municipal land conservation, stewardship, climate mitigation, resilience and adaptation strategies, and other community environmental projects. Two different sets of data are presented in the viewer. Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi announced last week that Connecticut-based insurance companies will now be required to complete the annual Climate Risk Survey that was initially adopted in 2009 as a voluntary report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). These resources are proven to save customers money and provide stability and reliability to the electric grid in all hours of the day as we increase the deployment of intermittent resources such as wind and solar. Vulnerable communities have a heightened degree of exposure to impacts and limited capacity to minimize and respond to them. Reset. as recommended by the GC3 and its 230+ Working Group members. The Connecticut House on Tuesday passed a bill to make Connecticut the first state to mandate the teaching of human-induced climate change. GUILFORD, CT (WFSB) - A piece of legislation that gives Connecticut communities the ability to implement climate change projects was signed into law. Governors of California, Connecticut, Hawaiʻi, Maine, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington sign joint letter urging Congress to center climate action as an integral part of infrastructure package SACRAMENTO - With catastrophic wildfires burning in the western U.S. and the Gulf Coast facing the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ida, California Governor Gavin . The federal government is telling us they want to go big on funding for climate resilience. 2 talking about this. Many of these plans incorporate nature-based and green infrastructure solutions like living shorelines, rain gardens, bioswales, tree planting, and preservation of open space to address the impacts of climate change. TCI-P will cap CO2 emissions from gasoline and on-road diesel fuel and require wholesale fuel suppliers to purchase “allowances” at auction to cover the emissions from those fuels. Energy bills are a significant burden on working families across the state, especially in our center cities, with households between zero to 30 percent of area median income spending 20 percent of their income on energy bills and households between 30 to 60 percent spending 9 percent. Affordability and efficiency begin with transparency into costs and opportunities to reduce them. NEW YORK -- When Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on parts of the Northeast in 2012, it exposed the dire need to strengthen New York City's infrastructure to adapt to what was then a looming threat . Found inside – Page 320... 170-171 ; description , 161-162 ; evolution , 162 ; global climate change assessment , 169 ; graphic information ... screening models , 163 ; weather forecasting , 160 Conkling , Denise , 256 Connecticut : Connecticut Association of ... incorporate nature-based and green infrastructure solutions like living shorelines, rain gardens, bioswales, tree planting, and preservation of open space to address the impacts of climate change. Color. Globally, roughly half a trillion dollars of investment flow into climate finance (i.e., mitigation and adaptation projects); the global need, however, is on the order of $1.6-3.8 trillion. Students from around the world rallied on 9/20/19, to bring awareness to Climate Change. "The science is clear — the Commonwealth, the nation and the world must achieve net zero emissions by 2050 if we are to avoid the worst impacts of climate change," Baker wrote to the Legislature . Found inside – Page 27Several climate change bills have been introduced in the U.S. Congress . The Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 , sponsored by Senators Joseph Lieberman ( Democrat , Connecticut ) , and John McCain ( Republican , Arizona ) , failed to get ... BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker today signed comprehensive climate change legislation that codifies into law the Baker-Polito Administration's commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions in 2050 and furthers the Commonwealth's nation leading efforts to combat climate change and protect vulnerable communities. The Resilient Connecticut team is translating the science into projects that will result in significant regional benefit. Found inside – Page 145Regardless of their level of self-reported familiarity with the Arizona law, Americans are generally more supportive of than ... to an apparent sidelining of the energy and climate change bill he has been working on with Democratic Sen. John Harrity, chair of the Connecticut Roundtable, says he became passionate about fighting climate change and creating new well-paying jobs after reading 350.org founder Bill McKibben's article . By The Editorial Board. It sets Connecticut up for the growing federal investment in resilience projects, which will require a local match, particularly in the new Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities grant program projected to grow from $500 million in FY20 to up to $3.7 billion in the coming years. Lamont’s Executive Order No. After hours of debate, the bill was approved by a wide margin, 103 to 43. WHEREAS, climate change poses a serious threat to Nevada's natural resources, public health, communities, and economy; WHEREAS, on March 12, 2019, the State of Nevada joined the U.S. In Connecticut an estimated crowd of 1,000 rallied at the State Capitol. For example, “workers compensation”. To require: (1) The Insurance Commissioner to (A) develop and implement criteria for each insurer doing business in this state to annually submit a report to the commissioner concerning climate risk, and (B) annually submit a report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to insurance; and (2 . The 2018 Environmental Bond Bill. Codifies into statute the goal of a zero-carbon electric supply for Connecticut by 2040, as set out in Gov. Updated: 7:32 PM EDT July 6, 2021. For example, “hurricane” & “loss”. Your PG&E bill will be up to $63 cheaper in April. Globally, roughly half a trillion dollars of investment flow into climate finance (i.e., mitigation and adaptation projects); the global need, The share of private finance flowing toward climate adaptation and resilience. Ned Lamont was in Guilford Tuesday to sign climate change legislation that increases the ability of Connecticut's communities to . Expanding the Green Bank. Resilient MA Action Team (RMAT) more. If passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor, this legislation would make Connecticut the first state in the country to mandate teaching on climate change. Two, ago this program’s predecessor topped out at just $25 million per year nationally for disaster mitigation grants. The time is now to move from planning to implementation. The science is clear. Found inside – Page 482Lucas, 462 U.S. 367, 368, 103 S. Ct. 2404, 2406, 76 L.Ed.2d 648 (1983), 252 C CAA. ... Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532 (1985), 178 Climate Change Science: An Analysis of Some Key Questions, 461—462 Clinton, Bill directives issued by, ... and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) today introduced the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act, which establishes a Civilian Climate Corps (CCC) administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service within AmeriCorps.This legislation updates, modernizes, and expands the concept of the New . Found inside – Page 36Despite the inability of the Congress to adopt climate change legislation, command-and-control-type measures were developed ... Connecticut,12 where a coalition of states sued five electric power producers to cap and reduce their carbon ... Students from around the world rallied on 9/20/19, to bring awareness to Climate Change. To search for a combination of terms, use quotations and the & symbol. It could be because it is not supported, or that JavaScript is intentionally disabled. "It is going to be warmer, the water is going to be higher, it is going […] GUILFORD, Conn. — Gov. The legislation is structured to ensure that the program does not undermine the development of affordable housing in the participating municipalities. Governor Lamont’s proposal addresses the rising seas, frequent flooding, heat waves, and drought we can expect to see in the state between now and 2050. The bill requires municipalities to analyze how vulnerable communities. The bill passed on a 103-43 vote largely along party . Environment. Because the US Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, Connecticut is in line to get $5.4 billion in new funding for transportation projects. The state's newest climate change legislation should put Connecticut in a good position to receive millions of dollars in anticipated federal funds to help foot the bill for expensive resiliency . Currently Reading. In turn, this body may address reductions in stormwater pollution and flooding, help municipalities afford green infrastructure and resiliency investments, and leverage additional state and federal funding sources. Found inside – Page 4During his testimony he didn't exactly coin the terms “global warming” or “climate change”; but he might as well have. ... Since then, both Hawaii and Connecticut have adopted the legislation to make significant reductions in greenhouse ... The Mean Higher High Water (MHWW) and 1 foot and 20 inches sea level rise layers are the modeled tidal water surface that has been created using VDatum (NOAA) and 2016 LiDAR topographic data. Governor Lamont reconstituted the Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) in 2019 to develop a list of action items to make Connecticut more resilient to the impacts of climate change. House Bill 6441, An Act Concerning Climate Change Adaptation. Those burdens have been increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic downturn, which have forced consumers into hundreds of millions of dollars of utility arrears. Signs Climate Change Bill to Protect Coastal Communities This story aired on NBC Connecticut July 6, 2021. The Connecticut Climate Crisis Mobilization (C3M) is a coalition made up of many Environmental Organizations, Unions,. A pillar of the Biden Administration is ‘build back better’ with sustainable and resilient infrastructure investments. of the Connecticut Climate Coalition . This proposal provides financing and funding tools to put these plans into action. Learn More about Adapting to Climate Change. 3 and included as a recommendation in the Draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The bill limits climate impacts on marine habitats, promotes carbon sinks in federal waters, advances Arctic conservation efforts with climate change in mind, modernizes fishing fleet fuel regulations and takes other steps to align ocean policies with modern environmental and economic reality. Now, the 3-year-old report is also stirring up an old argument. The Green Bank would be allowed to utilize its bonding authority, as well as seek federal funding, to raise capital to invest in and stimulate more private investment in such projects in Connecticut. Lt. Found inside – Page 958... a bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to develop the United States Climate Change Response Strategy with the ... from Connecticut ( Mr. DODD ) were added as cosponsors of S. 1478 , a bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ... Ned Lamont's effort to have Connecticut formally adopt the regional Transportation and Climate Initiative Program, but the bill received pushback from Republicans and small business advocates who warn it could end up being another expense for motorists and business owners. As a percentage of a state’s total insured values, Connecticut is 2. only to Florida with coastal property making up 66% of its statewide total insured value. The federal government is telling us they want to go big on funding for climate resilience. Found inside – Page 184H.R. 2943 To amend the Small Business Act to establish eligibility requirements for business concerns to receive awards ... SIMMONS , Rob of Connecticut H.R. 759 To provide for a program of scientific research on abrupt climate change ... . Under this proposal, the Green Bank would simply be allowed to invest—if it sees actionable opportunities—in water, waste and recycling, climate adaptation and resilience, agriculture, land conservation, parks and recreation, and environmental markets like with carbon offsets, and it would be allowed to utilize its bonding authority, as well as seek federal funding, to raise capital to invest in and stimulate more private investment in such projects in Connecticut. Given this reality, climate funding and financing mechanisms for adaptation and resilience must acknowledge these equity disparities and overcome them by prioritizing approaches that reduce these inequities. Governor Lamont reconstituted the Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) in 2019 to develop a list of action items to make Connecticut more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Governor Ned Lamont signs a new climate law that will increase the ability of Connecticut's communities to transition from planning climate change adaption projects to implementing them. Connecticut state Representative Christine Palm, a Democrat from the town of Chester, has proposed a bill in the state legislature that would mandate instruction on climate change in public . Pelosi made the claim during a press conference in East Hartford, Connecticut, Pelosi discussed the Biden Administration's "Build Back Better" agenda and its plan to provide an expanded child tax credit: "So, the Build Back Better initiative not only addresses some of our infrastructure needs, when it comes to climate change to save the . Washington (April 20, 2021) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) Found inside – Page 629If the same doctrine applied to the defendants' facilities in a new case about GHGs, the plaintiffs would face a tough burden in proving that the plants were not operating in accordance with state law. However, in 2013 the Third Circuit ... WATCH! municipalities the ability to create such an authority. Many of the proposals implement. just in time for the ever-more-severe weather brought about by climate change. Connecticut has also invested in the science needed to better inform these projects, through the creation of the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), which is now leading Resilient Connecticut. The estimated insured value of Connecticut coastal property exposures in 2018 was $754 billion, which makes the state the 6th highest of the Atlantic and Gulf states. If passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor, this legislation would make Connecticut the first state in the country to mandate teaching on climate change. To search specifically for more than one word, put the search term in quotation marks. The bill would mandate public schools throughout the state to begin teaching climate change in elementary school. The time for continued consequential action to address the climate crisis is now, the governor said, as it has already altered Connecticut’s climate with impacts the state will see between now and 2050. Education is the key, so we can make a change before it's too late! . None Drop Shadow Depressed Raised Uniform. Some of the features on CT.gov will not function properly with out javascript enabled. Governor Susan Bysiewicz announced the $1 million urban forestry .

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