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Join Us for “Protect Our Kids: A Rally for Carbon Free and Healthy Schools in Bridgeport”
May 14, 2022 The Bridgeport Carbon Free & Healthy Schools Steering Committee will formally launch its campaign at the 2022 Bridgeport School Volunteer Day. The Fairfield County Building Trades and other volunteers will work on campus improvements from 9:00 am-1:00 pm and a press event will follow at 11:00 am. The Steering Committee is composed…
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Op-Ed: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut.
Op-ed by our Executive Director Aziz Dehkan and William Herschel of Verogy: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut. “A study from Stanford University has put to rest some of the myths surrounding renewable energy and highlighted the benefits of a 100% clean energy power economy. The researchers reported state-specific benefits that Connecticut will reap by…
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CRCJ 2021 Annual Report
A reporting of CRCJ’s 2021 activities.
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Video: “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Influence Policymaking in Connecticut”
On October 12, 2021, the Roundtable held a webinar with panelists from across Connecticut who had connections to the legislative process. Together, they discussed how individuals and coalitions can rise to the challenge of getting an idea turned into a bill that the state legislature would be willing to consider and bring to the floor for a vote.
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“Changing the Future” Webinar, Oct. 12, 2021: Read the Event’s Live Tweets
Here’s a thread of the live tweets from our webinar series. “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Play a Role in Influencing the Way Laws are Made in Connecticut.” Big thanks to our panelists: Sen. Julie Kushner, Jonathan Harris, Nate Brown and Sarah Ganong. #BeTheChange
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We Marched, Now What?
Together, We Made History! The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs joined fellow environmental justice activists in the historic March to #EndFossilFuels and the Wave of Action for #ClimateShutdown! Together, we did something very powerful, we brought demands to #EndFossilFuels to the forefront of our movement and built unprecedented pressure on President Biden to act. The Connecticut…
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CJNRC Warns Against Misinformation On Offshore Wind and Marine Life
Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the reality of climate change, there are still individuals who deny its existence or downplay its severity. Many climate deniers and clean energy opponents often use misinformation tactics and political campaigns to further anti-climate justice agendas and mislead the general public. The Climate Jobs National Resources warns the public…
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Offshore Wind and Marine Life: Is Renewable Wind Energy Safe For Ocean Ecosystems?
Offshore wind farms are a promising source of renewable energy, but concerns have been raised about their potential impact on marine life. While there is no denying that the construction and operation of these facilities can have some negative effects on aquatic ecosystems, studies have found that these impacts are generally minimal and can be…
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Join Us for “Protect Our Kids: A Rally for Carbon Free and Healthy Schools in Bridgeport”
May 14, 2022 The Bridgeport Carbon Free & Healthy Schools Steering Committee will formally launch its campaign at the 2022 Bridgeport School Volunteer Day. The Fairfield County Building Trades and other volunteers will work on campus improvements from 9:00 am-1:00 pm and a press event will follow at 11:00 am. The Steering Committee is composed…
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Op-Ed: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut.
Op-ed by our Executive Director Aziz Dehkan and William Herschel of Verogy: A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut. “A study from Stanford University has put to rest some of the myths surrounding renewable energy and highlighted the benefits of a 100% clean energy power economy. The researchers reported state-specific benefits that Connecticut will reap by…
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CRCJ 2021 Annual Report
A reporting of CRCJ’s 2021 activities.
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Video: “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Influence Policymaking in Connecticut”
On October 12, 2021, the Roundtable held a webinar with panelists from across Connecticut who had connections to the legislative process. Together, they discussed how individuals and coalitions can rise to the challenge of getting an idea turned into a bill that the state legislature would be willing to consider and bring to the floor for a vote.
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“Changing the Future” Webinar, Oct. 12, 2021: Read the Event’s Live Tweets
Here’s a thread of the live tweets from our webinar series. “Changing the Future: An Online Discussion on How You Can Play a Role in Influencing the Way Laws are Made in Connecticut.” Big thanks to our panelists: Sen. Julie Kushner, Jonathan Harris, Nate Brown and Sarah Ganong. #BeTheChange
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We Marched, Now What?
Together, We Made History! The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs joined fellow environmental justice activists in the historic March to #EndFossilFuels and the Wave of Action for #ClimateShutdown! Together, we did something very powerful, we brought demands to #EndFossilFuels to the forefront of our movement and built unprecedented pressure on President Biden to act. The Connecticut…
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CJNRC Warns Against Misinformation On Offshore Wind and Marine Life
Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the reality of climate change, there are still individuals who deny its existence or downplay its severity. Many climate deniers and clean energy opponents often use misinformation tactics and political campaigns to further anti-climate justice agendas and mislead the general public. The Climate Jobs National Resources warns the public…
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Offshore Wind and Marine Life: Is Renewable Wind Energy Safe For Ocean Ecosystems?
Offshore wind farms are a promising source of renewable energy, but concerns have been raised about their potential impact on marine life. While there is no denying that the construction and operation of these facilities can have some negative effects on aquatic ecosystems, studies have found that these impacts are generally minimal and can be…