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The Quinnehtukqut
February 2023
 Chapter Chair Update - How the Other Half LivesNow that we’re back from our winter break, get the first update from our chapter chair in 2023! Read reflections on how other parts of the country are experiencing climate change differently from us in Connecticut and what we can do here. |  New Year, Same Fight - Why Conserving Remington Woods is Still Important in 2023We remain committed to continuing the campaign for the conservation and preservation of the woods! Help us protect our urban forests and learn why they are so important. Get an update on our Save Remington Woods campaign – what was accomplished in 2022 and what we have planned for 2023. |  Black History Month and Environmental JusticeThere is a tremendous history of work that Black Americans have been doing in the environmental space that has been largely unrecognized. Learn more of their stories and about our local Black Environmental Justice activists and heroes, leading the way to clean up our state. |
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 The Electricity and Heating Cost Crisis of 2022-2023 - Now What?Energy costs are hitting consumers across the world – we’re feeling it here in Connecticut, too. What can we do to cut back on our energy spending and dependence on fossil fuels? Let’s make the policy changes we need in our state and electrify our lives! |  Shoreline Residents Form Organization to Oppose Tweed New Haven Airport ExpansionOver 1,600 residents from across the greater New Haven region and beyond signed a recent petition calling for a rigorous scientific environmental study of the planned massive expansion of Tweed Airport with full public involvement. Learn more about what the expansion entails and the reasons for opposition. |  Legislative UpdateConnecticut’s 2023 Legislative Session began January 4 and is now in full swing. Get an overview of what Sierra Club Connecticut’s Legislative Committee is working on this session. There are some important bills that need to be raised for public hearing and we need your help! |
 Join Our Wildlife CommitteeAre you concerned about the state of our state’s wild creatures? Are you interested in making sure that wild animals everywhere are allowed to thrive? Are you passionate about being a voice for the living things that cannot speak for themselves? Are you eager to help preserve and protect the habitats and ecosystems that support biodiversity, and in turn the health of our planet? If so, you are exactly the type of person that should be part of our wildlife committee! Email us to find out how you |  Help Protect Vulnerable Wildlife in the 2023 Legislative SessionThis legislative session our wildlife committee is continuing the fight to keep bears, birds, and other wildlife animals safe in our state. Get more details on the wildlife bills Sierra Club Connecticut supports and opposes and then take action – your advocacy is needed to help save these animals! |  Clean Up the State Owned Power Plant Part IVSierra Club Connecticut is continuing the push to clean up the Capitol Area System (CAS). Learn more about the health and tax issues regarding the power plant. Then join us for the Valentine's Rally for 100% Renewable Transition for the Capitol Area System! |
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