CT spending $10M to preserve more open space, combat climate

As the debate over climate change intensifies, the state is ramping up measures aimed at bludgeoning the effect climate change by reaching a goal of having 673,210 acres designated as open space. The State Bond Commission on Friday approved an additional $10 million to provide supplemental funding for the municipal open space grant-in-aid program.

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