Category: Connecticut
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Agriculture Census: Conservation and Energy
The bulk of solar energy production occurred in orchards, on sugarcane and hay farms, and on…
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Connecticut Senate Preemptively Bans GE Grass Seed
Connecticut State Senate bill no. 443, an act that bans the sale of genetically engineered (GE) grass seeds, passed the state Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 25-11. The bill shows Connecticut legislators are taking seriously the risks that increased pesticide use in residential areas pose to the health of the states residents, especially children and pets. [caption…
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Next Steps for the GE Food Labeling Movement
The final result from Washington State’s ballot initiative to label genetically-engineered foods was painfully close. A mere two percentage points (38,000 voters) made the difference between yes and no. Similarly, last year in California, the Yes side lost by a narrow margin. Also in both states, early polling showed a strong lead, which was then chipped away at…
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The Future of Offshore Wind in the U.S.
Offshore wind power in the U.S. has struggled mightily to rise from the waves, even as other renewable energy industries have steadily grown. The country now has more than 60,000 megawatts of onshore wind …
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Washington GMO Labeling Campaign Picks Up Where California Left Off
The measures passed in Connecticut and Maine are important, said Paul, but I-522 is different. “It’s voter-approved. It will force national labeling.”