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Insurers move to block climate surcharge on premiums in Connecticut
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (186+ words) By Saqib Rahim | 03/25/2026 06:20 AM EDT State legislation would assess insurance policies covering fossil fuel infrastructure and fund projects to improve climate resilience. The insurance industry is fighting an effort in Connecticut " the so-called Insurance Capital of the World " to impose…...
Connecticut reveals details about every property's climate risk
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (202+ words) By Saqib Rahim | 02/02/2026 06:17 AM EST The state is the first to display damage history and future risk. An ad blitz aims to increase awareness and promote flood insurance. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 caused major flooding along the Connecticut coast, including an…...
Exxon bid to dismiss Connecticut climate lawsuit fails
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) By Lesley Clark | 12/02/2025 06:20 AM EST A judge moved the case closer to trial after rejecting the company's request to toss it out. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (D) accused Exxon of orchestrating a "campaign of lies" over climate change. Yuki Iwamura…...
Connecticut considers borrowing money to cut electricity bills
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (186+ words) State legislation would remove a surcharge on electricity bills that pays for some climate-related programs and sell bonds instead. By Adam Aton | 04/24/2025 06:24 AM EDT State legislation would remove a surcharge on electricity bills that pays for some climate-related programs and…...