Monthly Archives: March 2025

A Renewed Call for Local Environmental Activism

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Smoke stacks at the Cleveland-Cliffs Northshore Mining Company in Silver Bay, Minnesota. The facility’s pollutants and emissions include CO2, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ammonia, lead, and mercury. Under the EPA’s proposed new environmental policies, pollution from plants such as this may no longer be regulated by the EPA nor will other states be able to appeal to the EPA if their pollutants cross state boundaries. Photo by Tony Webster, Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons license.

Like many Americans who care about the environment, we here at the Jonah Center are deeply concerned about recent proposed changes to America’s environmental laws by the new EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, which were announced earlier this month. These proposals appear to be part of a dramatic shift in the federal government’s approach to environmental regulation by reducing or eliminating regulations restricting pollutants in order to promote the greater use of fossil fuels and limiting the development of clean energy and anything else related to climate change mitigation. Unfortunately, these proposals may have a dramatic impact on our nation’s ability to maintain clean air and water and make it harder to address climate change or support clean energy.

In case you missed it, here are a few of the recent changes proposed by the administration:

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Spring Has Sprung — And So Should We!

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by Kristen Colombo

My mom used to say “spring has sprung” when the first crocuses presented the miracle of popping out of the cold soil. I find this phrase so hopeful and motivating. She was a grade school science teacher who found real joy in science, spreading knowledge, and sparking curiosity. I hope you know someone like this too! If not, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with people with this kind of passion in April – the month of Earth Day! Here is the first event you will not want to miss… 

Are you ready to put a fresh spring in your step?  

Kick off Earth Month at the second annual Connecticut River Valley Environmental Summit at Wesleyan University on April 5th. The Connecticut River Museum is sponsoring this event.  This year’s summit theme is “Our Sustainable Future.”  This is how they describe they event:   Continue reading →

Have You Saved Money on Home Energy?

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Remember our “Power Moves” article, where we shared ways to cut energy costs? Have you tried any of those ideas?  

 If you’ve successfully lowered your energy bills, we want to hear your success story! 

Please send us a message through the Contact Page on our website. Just give us the best way to contact you, and we’ll reach out to hear the full details.  Continue reading →