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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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Residents encouraged to register to vote as midterm elections draw near
Residents encouraged to register to vote as midterm elections draw near
The push comes as part of National Voter Registration Day, and because several major seats are up for grabs in November, including for governor.
The push comes as part of National Voter Registration Day, and because several major seats are up for grabs in November, including for governor.
Forecast: Cloudy with periods of heavy rain
Forecast: Cloudy with periods of heavy rain
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Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Guide: National Voter Registration Day
Guide: National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote.
Gov. Malloy: Crime continues to decrease across Connecticut
Gov. Malloy: Crime continues to decrease across Connecticut
Gov. Dannel Malloy says crime levels are at their lowest point since 1967 and are continuing to decrease across Connecticut.
Gov. Dannel Malloy says crime levels are at their lowest point since 1967 and are continuing to decrease across Connecticut.
Police: 8 Waterbury teens face charges involving stolen cars
Police: 8 Waterbury teens face charges involving stolen cars
Police say eight Waterbury teens are facing charges after two separate incidents involving stolen cars.
Police say eight Waterbury teens are facing charges after two separate incidents involving stolen cars.
On the Spot Trivia: Phobias
On the Spot Trivia: Phobias
Many of us have heard of claustrophobia or arachnophobia, but there are many more fears out there! News 12's Lily Stolzberg put shoppers on the spot about phobias.
Many of us have heard of claustrophobia or arachnophobia, but there are many more fears out there! News 12's Lily Stolzberg put shoppers on the spot about phobias.
Many of us have heard of claustrophobia or arachnophobia, but there are many more fears out there! News 12's Lily Stolzberg put shoppers on the spot about phobias.
Norwalk police encourage rail crossing safety
Norwalk police encourage rail crossing safety
Norwalk police are marking Rail Safety Week in Connecticut by handing out tips for rail crossing safety.
Norwalk police are marking Rail Safety Week in Connecticut by handing out tips for rail crossing safety.
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Google's CEO is heading to Washington after all. Sundar Pichai has agreed to a congressional hearing later this year.
Google's CEO is heading to Washington after all. Sundar Pichai has agreed to a congressional hearing later this year.
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison in sex case
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison in sex case
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars.
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
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Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
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!
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!
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!
Guide: Connecticut Public Golf Courses
Guide: Connecticut Public Golf Courses
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! All across the state, Connecticut offers a wide variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! All across the state, Connecticut offers a wide variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Connecticut Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
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
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Your Connecticut Weather Photos
Your Connecticut Weather Photos
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #CTWeather.
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #CTWeather.
Share your weather photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #CTWeather.
