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EarthTalk: What role might biomass play in our energy future?

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Dear EarthTalk: There’s a lot of talk today about solar and wind power, but what about biomass? How big a role might this renewable energy source play in our future? Couldn’t...

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EarthTalk: Does a cold and snowy winter mean that global warming is bunk?

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Dear EarthTalk: Don’t all these huge snow and ice storms across the country mean that the globe isn’t really warming? I've never seen such a winter! -- M.F. ...

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EarthTalk: Smart grid technology for conserving energy

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Dear EarthTalk: What is the so-called “smart grid” I've been hearing about, and how can it save energy and money? -- L.B. America’s...

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EarthTalk: Is #5 plastic, used for some food containers, safe?

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Dear EarthTalk: It seems like more products are being packaged in #5 rather than #2 plastic today, and my local recycling agency won’t take #5. I’ve also heard that #5...

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EarthTalk: Technological climate change fixes

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Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the leading proposed technological fixes for staving off global warming, and how feasible are they? -- J.H. While most...

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EarthTalk: Comparing battery to gasoline power, electricity wins hands down

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Dear EarthTalk: If you have an electric or plug-in hybrid car, you’re paying for electricity rather than gasoline all or most of the time. How does that cost compare to a...

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EarthTalk: Toilet paper and other disposable paper products decimate forests

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Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free bleaching? -- S.C. ...

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EarthTalk: Which parts of the U.S. will be hardest hit by global warming?

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Dear EarthTalk: Which parts of the United States are or will be hardest hit by global warming? -- A.P. It’s difficult to predict which areas of the U.S. will suffer...

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Looking to hit the Ski slopes in Connecticut this winter?

Looking to hit the ski slopes in Connecticut State this winter? - Where to go skiing in Connecticut state with maps, directions and ski conditions. Map of Connecticut State...

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EarthTalk: Reducing home heating energy use

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Dear EarthTalk: This winter is shaping up to be one of the coldest in recent memory where I live. What can I do to reduce my home heating bill now and in the future?  --...

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EarthTalk: The "green cities" movement

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Dear EarthTalk: What is the “green cities” movement?  -- J.M. Best described as a loose association of cities focused on sustainability,...

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EarthTalk: Synthetic chemicals in baby bottles

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Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that some baby bottles contain chemicals that can cause health problems for babies? If so, how can I find alternatives that are safer? -- A.G. ...

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EarthTalk: Desalinization of ocean water for drinking

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Dear EarthTalk: With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking, what do we know about the impacts this might have on climate, ocean salinity and other natural...

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EarthTalk: Fireplace Dangers

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Dear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don't want to create health or environmental problems. Are there...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 12/15/2008

  Gov. Rell: Jobless Benefits Process Now Quicker Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that upgrades to the Department of Labor Web site and added staff at...

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EarthTalk: Which is greener: dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener?

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Dear EarthTalk: Which is better for our environment: to use dryer sheets in the dryer or liquid fabric softener in the wash? It seems they both have properties that are not very...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 12/08/2008

Gov. Rell Announces New Inductees Into CT Vets Hall of Fame Governor M. Jodi Rell has approved ten new veterans for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall...

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EarthTalk: Rooftop solar panels for home energy and hot water

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Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better...

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Blades of glory! Find ice skating rinks in and around East Hampton, Connecticut

Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day of excitement....

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News From Gov. Rell week of 12/01/2008

Gov. Rell: New Initiative Helps Nursing Home Residents Return Home Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that applications are now available for a new program aimed at...

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EarthTalk: Starting a School Environmental Club

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Dear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school.  Can you give me some ideas about how to start?  Can you connect me with other...

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EarthTalk: What's more green-friendly: flying or driving?

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Dear EarthTalk: How can I determine if it is more eco-friendly to fly or drive somewhere? -- C.M. The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel efficient...

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Governors Rell and Patrick Announce Effort to Protect Habitat on the Conn-Mass Border

Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today announced the preservation of approximately 450 acres of land straddling the...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 11/17/2008

Gov. Rell Applauds Extension of Federal Unemployment Benefits Governor M. Jodi Rell today hailed the passage of the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008,...

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EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources

Dear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment?  -- T.G. Given the...

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Connecticut Food Bank: Nov. 2008 eNewsletter

Thanksgiving for All Thanksgiving for Allis a series of events and food drives hosted and sponsored by local civic and ...

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Tag Sales, Estate Sales, Garage Sales and Flea Markets In The Hartford Area

Some call it a Garage Sale, others a Rummage, Yard or Tag Sale…but whatever the name, it’s a great way to clean out your closets, make some money – and, for the shopper,...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 11/10/2008

Gov. Rell: Hundreds of Citizens Weighing in on State Budget Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that her new interactive state budget Web site has drawn hundreds of responses...

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10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues

No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season. Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some withdrawal...

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EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology

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Dear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...

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EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?

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Dear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/27/2008

Gov. Rell: Nov. 24 Session to Include Relief for Towns, Deficit Reduction Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced the she is formally calling the General Assembly into special...

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EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?

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Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E. Perhaps the ultimate...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/20/2008

Gov. Rell, Municipal Leaders Discuss Economic Concerns, Strategy Governor M. Jodi Rell met this morning with several mayors and first selectmen to brief them on the most...

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EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies

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Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/13/2008

Gov. Rell: Elements of 5-Point Economic Plan Now in Place Governor M. Jodi Rell – following through on her five-point program to help safeguard the state’s economy...

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Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis

No doubt about it, the current economic situation in­ the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect o­urselves and keep things from...

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News From Gov. Rell week of 10/06/2008

Gov. Rell: Feds to Mail CT Vets Letters Required for Property Tax Relief Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) will soon be...

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EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?

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Dear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M. Whether or not it makes...

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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks

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Dear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...

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EarthTalk: Lowering your carbon footprint

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Dear EarthTalk: How can I measure—and then improve—my overall “carbon footprint?” What are the major areas of one’s daily life that one measures? -- A.F. ...

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EarthTalk: Toxic household cleaners

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that household cleaners contain cancer-causing toxic ingredients. What should I do, then, to keep my house clean but also safe for my kids?  --...

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EarthTalk: Aerosol sprays

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Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal nowadays with aerosol spray cans? I thought that the ozone-depleting chemicals used in them were eliminated back in the 1970s. Is this true? If...

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Don’t let fuel costs around East Hampton drive you crazy

­Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehan­d to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...

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EarthTalk: The scoop on recycling container lids, tops and caps

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Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps?  I see people recycling plastic...

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EarthTalk: Do those energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs cause headaches?

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Dear EarthTalk: Can those energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs that are popular now cause headaches because of the flickering they do? I converted my whole house over...

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Haddam Neck Fair

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Schedule:Friday,September 3rd,2010:        4:00 pm: Fair opens for general public - Admission charged 7:00 pm: 4x4 and Street Stock Truck Pull 6:00 to...

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EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?

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Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...

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Governor Rell Signs State Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Wild & Scenic Legisl

On May 7, 2008, H.B. 05143 was signed into law by Governor Jodi Rell.The bill expresses the State of Connecticut’s support of a federal Wild and Scenic designation for the...

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EarthTalk: Concerns about plastic: Is Tupperware safe?

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same...

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