Net zero by 2050? CT lawmakers try again on climate legislation

Net zero by 2050? CT lawmakers try again on climate legislation

A plan to set Connecticut on a course toward achieving net zero carbon emissions throughout the economy by 2050 was approved by House lawmakers on Thursday, giving hope to climate advocates for one of their top legislative priorities. The legislation, House Bill 5004, would strengthen the state’s existing carbon-reduction goals and create a new “Clean Economy Council” to develop strategies and policies to help meet those targets. In addition, it…

Democrat leaders promote 2050 net-zero bill

Democratic lawmakers held a press conference earlier today to promote HB 5004, an ambitious environmental bill that calls for an economy-wide net zero emissions goal by 2050, and accelerates state agencies’ net-zero emissions timelines. Democrats attempted to pass a bill containing many of the same provisions last session, but it died on the Senate floor, leaving many environmental advocates disappointed.“As many remember, we did 5004 last year,…