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Connecticut’s ‘Green Monster’: A Comprehensive Bill to Tackle Climate Change and Aim for Net-Zero by 2050
Urgent Action: Connecticut’s Proposed Legislation Targets 65% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction by 2040 and 85% by 2050
According to CT Examiner, Connecticut legislators are grappling with a comprehensive climate bill dubbed the “Green Monster,” aiming to steer the state towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. State Representative Christine Palm, the bill’s lead author, emphasized the urgent need to address climate change, calling it an “existential problem” for future generations. The proposed legislation mandates significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, targeting levels at least 65% below 2001 levels by 2040 and 85% below by 2050, with state agencies tasked with achieving net-zero emissions.
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The bill, which has garnered support from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes, offers a mix of incentives for businesses and state agencies to transition to renewable energy sources. These incentives include tax credits for zero-energy methods, increased reimbursements for school projects incorporating renewable energy, and waivers for environmentally sustainable farms and corporations. Additionally, it proposes a pilot program for zero-carbon startups and emphasizes the importance of carbon sequestration practices like reforestation and wetland protection. While some opposition from small fuel companies has surfaced, supporters, including environmental groups, businesses, and healthcare professionals, stress the necessity of urgent action to combat climate change’s detrimental effects on public health and the environment.
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