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Dolphins spotted off Connecticut coast: WATCH
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — This week, multiple viewers sent us videos of dolphins they spotted while on the water off Connecticut’s southeastern shores. Lily Stockwell and Ava Stratton were off the Branford coast when they spotted a dolphin just before sunset on Wednesday. They said they went out to fish with a third friend, but […]
Rescue Effort Uncovers Dozens of Animals in Poor Conditions at Connecticut Home
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Officials in Connecticut have rescued dozens of animals living in squalid conditions...
Here’s how one CT professor is teaching media literacy amid a chaotic political climate
It's been a dizzying few weeks in politics, and these are truly unprecedented times. We've been speaking with Connecticut educators about this moment in history. David Fink is a journalist and college professor. He's taught journalism and American government at UConn and Central Connecticut State University for more than 20 years. He was also a reporter and editor for several newspapers, including the Hartford Courant, where he covered state government and politics.
Blumenthal among Senate Democrats investigating ‘alarming’ student loan mishandling reports
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — As college students head back to school this month, a group of Senate Democrats, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn), is investigating what they call “alarming reports” of mishandled student loan transfers from loan servicers. “We’re finding that loan servicers who have received millions of student loan accounts have been adding to the […]
Authorities renew alcohol ban at seven recreation areas in CT
State environmental officials have renewed a temporary alcohol ban at more than a half-dozen boat launches and state forests where increased crowds and unruly behavior have been reported in recent years. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that the new bans would remain in effect through Nov. 10. The 90-day ban prohibits alcohol at the Beach ...
As vaccine hesitancy rises, so could claims of religious exemptions
As more parents of young children say they're hesitant to vaccinate their children against common childhood diseases, public health officials are bracing for a rise in litigation related to religious exemptions to school vaccination requirements. In the wake of the pandemic and as the public health response becomes less aggressive,...
$3.34 Million USDA Grant Supports Development of Organic Poultry Industry
Organic poultry farming, an increasingly important part of U.S. agriculture, prioritizes animal welfare, environmental protection, and high-quality products and has seen a significant rise in popularity in the recent past. There are nearly 2,000 organic poultry farms in the U.S. according to 2021 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...
The Olive Branch lets kids, families with DCF cases pick out new school supplies
Hundreds of kids are heading into the school year with new backpacks and school supplies, and its thanks to a “no cost” shopping experience at The Olive Branch in Glastonbury. “Believe In Yourself,” reads a sign hanging on a wall of the store, and it’s just one message...
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