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Climate Matters

Use this tool to track your neighborhood's vulnerability to extreme weather

Climate Matters

Use this tool to track your neighborhood's vulnerability to extreme weather

The Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation at UConn has developed the Climate Change Vulnerability index for floods and heat.
Climate Matters

Tracking ticks in Connecticut

Deer ticks are becoming more prevalent in New England, as are cases of Lyme disease.
Climate Matters

Hurricane forecast: This season is likely to be very active

A combination of factors is leading forecasters to expect a busier than average Atlantic hurricane season.
Climate Matters

Canadian wildfire smoke: what to expect for summer 2024

Meteorologist Ryan Breton explains what people should expect for 2024 after last year's Canadian wildfire smoke.
Climate Matters

Earth Day: A look at its history and focus on climate change

FOX61's Ryan Breton explains the history of Earth Day and how climate change has become a central focus of the day in recent years.
Climate Matters

Track Hummingbirds as they make their way north for spring

In Connecticut, some of the first sightings in 2024 have been reported in Middletown, West Haven and Lyme.
Climate Matters

How the pollen season has changed with a warming climate | Climate Matters

FOX61's Ryan Breton takes a look at how the pollen season has changed over the years as the climate warms.
Climate Matters

Ferry openings delayed due to flooding of the Connecticut River

The historic Rocky Hill-Glastonbury and Chester-Hadlyme ferries usually open April 1. High water has prevented service from starting so far.
Local News

Advocates for climate change awareness promote Connecticut Climate Protection Act of 2024

After not passing significant climate change measures last session, lawmakers and advocates hope this year will be different.
Politics

Public weighs in on Connecticut climate bill at State Capitol

It was a packed house Friday, as hundreds testified in front of the legislature’s Environment Committee.
Climate Matters

A look at how warm and wet this winter has been in Connecticut

FOX61's Ryan Breton breaks down how warm and wet this winter has been in Connecticut.

New millionaire in Connecticut after Mega Millions drawing

CT audit report details areas in need of improvement within DCF's kinship care practices

FORECAST: Weekend warm-up ahead!

Stage 2 drought advisory declared in Connecticut by Gov. Lamont

FOX 61 | Connecticut breaking news, weather, traffic, sports and social media

Use this tool to track your neighborhood's vulnerability to extreme weather

Use this tool to track your neighborhood's vulnerability to extreme weather

Tracking ticks in Connecticut

Hurricane forecast: This season is likely to be very active

Canadian wildfire smoke: what to expect for summer 2024

Earth Day: A look at its history and focus on climate change

Track Hummingbirds as they make their way north for spring

How the pollen season has changed with a warming climate | Climate Matters

Ferry openings delayed due to flooding of the Connecticut River

Advocates for climate change awareness promote Connecticut Climate Protection Act of 2024

Public weighs in on Connecticut climate bill at State Capitol

A look at how warm and wet this winter has been in Connecticut

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