Around the Local

Connecticut enacts comprehensive climate legislation establishing new environmental standards and sustainability requirements that will impact construction practices, building codes, and development projects across the state. Source: nature.org
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Stamford's Pacific House receives state funding for affordable housing development, supporting the organization's mission to provide shelter and transitional housing services for homeless and at-risk individuals in Fairfield County. Source: patch.com
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Communities in coal-dependent regions, including areas of Pennsylvania, confront the dual challenges of climate change impacts and economic transition as the energy sector evolves, requiring comprehensive strategies for environmental justice and workforce development. Source: selc.org
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An IBEW member shares their personal journey addressing mental health challenges in the electrical industry, working to reduce stigma and encourage fellow workers to seek help, as part of the union's broader commitment to member wellness and support programs. Source: ibew.org
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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers community mourns the tragic loss of a union member killed in a helicopter crash in West Alton, highlighting the dangerous conditions electrical workers sometimes face in utility and construction operations. Source: labortribune.com
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