Climate Accountability in the Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court heard a major climate case Monday on whether states and local governments can sue big oil companies under state law for climate-related damages—an outcome that could shape how communities across the country pursue pollution accountability. Clean Air Fight: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition challenging the federal rollback of power-plant pollution limits, arguing the EPA is letting companies increase emissions that harm public health and natural resources. Connecticut Energy Tension: In Connecticut, lawmakers are pressing Eversource after CEO Joseph Nolan suggested the utility “shut the faucet off” on storm spending during a dispute over storm costs—raising questions about grid reliability and how storm costs are handled. Long Island Sound Water Quality & Local Giving: A Connecticut swimmer’s English Channel fundraiser for Save the Sound comes with a local backdrop: recent Long Island Sound report cards show improvements in multiple basin segments, including a notable jump in the Western Narrows. Wildlife in Public Spaces: The MBTA is exploring using trained raptors to deter “nuisance birds” at stations, citing disease risk and damage from droppings. CT Transportation Planning: CTDOT is moving ahead with a Route 2 pavement preservation project in Colchester and Marlborough, with design slated for October 2026 and construction expected in spring 2027. EV Charging Equity: A University of Connecticut study argues EV access is the real barrier—charging rollout plans should account for flood risk, pollution, income, and transportation burdens, not just range.