Connecticut excels on water consumption but lags on environmental protection
Most Americans think the environment is getting worse --about two thirds responded this way to Gallup -- and 63 percent think our government isn't doing enough to protect it. SmileHub is again illuminating how states can raise their green game, as well as who stand as role models. It just released its list of greenest states, and while we are not at the top of the list (we're #13), an honor enjoyed by my home state of California, we've been holding steady in this spot. I sent over a few questions again for Luke Powers, the company's environmental spokesperson and business manager. 1. What is Connecticut doing better than any other state? Luke: Connecticut 's biggest environmental strength is how efficiently it uses resources while keeping pollution levels low. The state ranks 7th in the nation for low energy consumption per capita, 1st for low daily water consumption per capita, and 1st for low landfill waste per capita, demonstrating an exceptional ab...