Gov. Malloy pushes environmental, clean energy bills to prevent climate change
Posted: Updated:Gov. Dannel Malloy pushed new environmental protection and energy bills at a Monday press conference in Hartford.
The environmental bill is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by the year 2030.
The energy bill would help increase the use of renewable energy and promote savings of over $1 billion to consumers.
Malloy says changing the way things are done is important in order to prevent climate change-related disasters.
"Climate change is real, it's man-made and it's here." says Malloy. "We see the effects everywhere -- unprecedented drought, and wildfires in western states, global temperatures increasing every year, and more powerful unpredictable storms than we have ever encountered in modern times."
Officials at the event urged people living along the coastline to prepare for rising sea levels.
According to projections, the state could see up to 20 inches of sea level rise by 2050.
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Make Music Connecticut kicks-off first day of summer
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The 1st annual Make Music Connecticut event will take place Thursday to kick off the first day of summer.
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Stamford officials met Wednesday evening to discuss the future of the specialized police force that patrols the city's parks and beaches.
Bridgeport honors former military members for their sacrifices
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Connecticut State Parks officials are struggling to fill the lifeguard stands at some state beaches ahead of the official start of summer.
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2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
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The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
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Connecticut Birthday Smiles
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It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
2018 FIFA World Cup Photos
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
2018 Stamford Downtown Summer Concert Lineup
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The 2018 Stamford downtown summer concert lineup includes live music from national and regional headliners at Columbus Park.
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A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
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The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Premiere of 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
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The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
2018 US Open Photos
2018 US Open Photos
News 12's Kevin Maher takes a fan photo ahead of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
News 12 wants to see your photos from the US Open! Share them on Twitter and Instagram with #N12USOpen.
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