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Connecticut's Environmental History and Its Lessons
Provided by: Connecticut History |Published on: December 12, 2025
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Synopsis
This article from Connecticut History gives an overview of Connecticut's environmental history from just before the state's colonization to the present day.
Students will learn about environmental issues and movements throughout history, and how we can learn from that history to address environmental problems today.
The article ends with a hopeful tone for Connecticut's future as a leader in climate action.
The message of using history to inform our present-day decisions is an important one for students.
Prerequisites
Students should understand climate change and have a basic understanding of industrialization in the United States.
Differentiation & Implementation
After reading, students can use the article to create a timeline of important events throughout Connecticut's environmental history.
After reading about the industrial pollution in Connecticut's rivers, students can look into the health impacts on the community from water pollution. Teachers can also use this as a way to connect the article to Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Well-Being.
This article can provide more information on the sea level rise trends in Connecticut.
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