2026 Policy Priorities

Fires, floods, heat waves, and health impacts are just some of the climate impacts Connecticut has experienced. The reality is that this is just the beginning and Connecticut is not prepared. The escalating costs of climate impacts are adding up. Protecting Connecticut’s environment and ensuring a healthy, safe and stable climate for all is at the heart of Sierra Club Connecticut’s legislative and administrative policy priorities.

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End Fossil Fuel Expansion & Subsidies that Cost Money and Harm the Climate

Fossil fuels are the cause of climate change, air pollution and high energy prices in Connecticut. It is critical that Connecticut stop building and expanding fossil fuel infrastructure, and end subsidies for fossil fuel projects.  

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​Increase Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy to Save Money and the Climate

The solutions to our climate, pollution and high energy cost crises are renewable energy like wind, solar, battery storage, heat pumps, and electric vehicles. Connecticut must implement renewable energy solutions that save money and reduce pollution in communities most impacted.  
 

​​Environmental Justice 

Everyone deserves to live in a healthy and safe environment, yet due to the state's history of redlining and discriminatory policies, low-income and communities of color are exposed to greater pollution,  substandard housing, contaminated air, water and soil,  and are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change like heat and flooding. Connecticut must protect the more vulnerable communities from environmental harm.

 

​Climate Resilience

Year after year, Connecticut is experiencing climate impacts including extreme heat and extreme weather events. It is critical that policies are in place to protect vulnerable populations, and that those responsible - polluters - pay. 

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Reduce Waste and End Incineration

Connecticut is the most incinerator dependent state in the nation; the negative impacts of trash incineration disproportionately burdens Connecticut's low-income and communities of color where incinerators are located. Connecticut must take action to reduce waste going to incinerators.

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Protect Wildlife

Wildlife is under stress from habitat loss and fragmentation, climate change, toxic chemicals, pollution and other stresses. Connecticut must take action to protect wildlife and reduce the use of toxic chemicals.​

Contact: Julianna Larue, julianna.larue@sierraclub.org
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