Today's Connecticut Environmental Headlines Update

UNRELENTING

Attorney General: Attorney General, In Formal Filing, Says FERC Must Reconsider Broadwater In Light Of New York Denial: "Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that, in light of New York's Broadwater denial, he has filed a supplemental request to the federal government that it reconsider and reject its grossly flawed approval of Broadwater.

On April 3, Blumenthal requested a rehearing of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval of the proposed Broadwater project because it fails to meet the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, and numerous critical facts about Broadwater are still unknown.

Since Blumenthal's initial request, New York Department of State (NY DOS) ruled April 10 that Broadwater is inconsistent with its Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) for several reasons."

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STATE

Towns urge legislators to ground FAA's flight plan | Weston Forum: "Leaders of Fairfield County called on the Connecticut General Assembly to pass a resolution opposing the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Airspace Redesign Plan."

More on Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge (see post below from Auggie) Hartford Law Firm Tries Green Renovation -- Courant.com: "The offices of big-name law firms typically reflect a conservative corporate culture, right down to the traditional mahogany trim in partner suites. But at the new offices of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge in Hartford, there won't be a bit of hardwood from endangered rain forests in sight."

Fair Trade vs. Food Miles « Farmer’s Daughter: "“Which is better, Fair Trade or local foods? Organic or Fair?” You can watch Nat speak about fair trade vs. local foods here."

Dems back statewide 401(k) plan - The Connecticut Post Online: "HARTFORD — Majority Democrats in the General Assembly want to make Connecticut the first state to offer 401(k) retirement-savings plans to small businesses, non-profits and the self-employed."

Commentary on transportation in Connecticut and the Northeast by Jim Cameron, Chairman of the CT Metro-North / Shore Line East Rail Commuter Council and Member, Coastal Corridor Transportation Investment Area: "Talking Transportation": Bicycles on Trains ?: "Much has been written in recent weeks about allowing bicyclists to bring their vehicles on board Metro North commuter trains, and I wanted to add my two cents just as a commuter and not as Chairman of the Commuter Council. (Never be confused when I write here as I am always and only speaking for myself and not the many groups on which I serve.)"

Register Citizen Local Business Blog: CL&P, Yankee Gas offer programs to reduce bills: "BERLIN – The Winter Protection Program for 2007-2008, which helps Yankee Gas and Connecticut Light and Power customers to pay for heat and energy is scheduled to end on May 1. There are many ways the companies can help customers reduce what they still owe for te winter and those with an outstanding balance should call as soon as possible to make payment arrangements."