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The Quinnehtukqut
Summer 2023
 2023 Legislative Session RecapThe 2023 legislative session is now over and we would like to thank our Legislative Committee and Sierra Club members who fought for laws to protect our climate and the environment. Though the Connecticut legislature did very little to address this issue we will not give up our fight for meaningful change! |  Dennis Desmarais Takes on 13th Climate Ride to Combat Climate ChangeOnce again, Dennis is preparing for his biking journey, as he advocates and raises money for Sierra Club Connecticut and the environment. Learn more about Climate Ride and some of Dennis’s past adventures! We appreciate all of the fundraising Dennis has done over the years and look forward to his next big trip – come show your support! |  What's Behind the Rise of Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses?You may have noticed ticks and tick-borne diseases are getting worse and worse. You may have thought it was just climate change, but there is more to the story than that! Land use change, forest fragmentation, and suburbanization are also adding to the issue. |
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 Campaign Highlights Summer 2023Take a look at all the highlights from Sierra Club Connecticut’s current campaigns and what we’ve been working on this last month. As always, thank you to all of our volunteers — we couldn’t do this without you! |  A Note from our Chapter ChairWe are finally feeling the summer season! Get the latest update on what’s going on in Sierra Club Connecticut. We’re off next month for our summer break, but you can check our social media pages and website to stay up to date with us! |  Public Comments Due on July 7thSince the State of Connecticut purchased the Capitol Area System in 2022, we’ve been sharing information with you about this aging, polluting system and the opportunity to make it 100% clean and renewable. Now, the state is asking for public comments. Please join us and add your voice to this cause! |
 The Hidden, but Omnipresent Environmental Danger: The Unseen Dangers of PFAsWhat are PFAs? What threats do they pose to humans and the environment? They are found in many products and persist in the environment for long periods of time. Are PFAs in the environment around you? What is being done to address this concern? |  June Photo JournalIn June, your Sierra Club was active all around the state – from the State Capitol to the shoreline – educating about the issues and advocating for a healthy environment. See photos of some of the month’s highlights below! |  Cumulative ImpactsThough we were disappointed in the results of this legislative session, one highlight was the passage of An Act Concerning Environmental Justice. Where are the environmental justice communities in Connecticut, and what challenges are they facing? How will this bill help and what more is needed? |
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