John Moritz
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New Havener. Covering energy and the environment for @CTMirror 🔋🌿Previously seen @insider_ct and @ArkansasOnline
New Haven, CT
Joined November 2011
Well, the cat's out of the bag and I'm happy to announce that as of this week, I've joined @CTMirror as their first full-time reporter covering energy and environmental policy in Connecticut!. Say 👋, or send me tips at jmoritz (at) ctmirror (dot) org.
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Moritz will cover government agencies that regulate and inform the two sectors, as well as the challenges CT faces from climate change.
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RT @DFANewHaven: Fun #gerrymandering fact: the wife of Massachusetts politician (later Vice President) Elbridge Gerry who is credited with….
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RT @pressfreedom: “That attack took out Al Jazeera’s entire Gaza City news crew. It was a direct hit on a journalist tent. Journalists….
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Five Al Jazeera employees have been killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza - including a journalist who said he feared he would be assassinated.
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From how it's used to the potential health risks and available alternatives — here's what you should know about diquat, the herbicide at the center of a debate along the Connecticut River: .(w/ @AngelaEichhorst).
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Diquat is among the most common herbicides used on invasive plants. It's approved for use in the US by the Environmental Protections Agency.
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Tariffs, a rocky offshore wind industry and changes to renewable tax incentives as part of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" all contributed to the decision by developers to cancel plans to build a $200M battery storage facility in Killingly: .
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Tariffs and changes to US incentives for renewable energy, combined with a rocky outlook for offshore wind, led to Killingly project's demise.
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RT @CTMirrorPaz: Murphy, Blumenthal also signed off on earmarks for woman helped with state grants by state Sen. Doug McCrory, a relation….
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A grand jury is probing Sen. Douglas McCrory’s relationships with groups that got millions in state money and the woman who runs four of them.
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RT @thedayct: Wednesday's front page: Two fishermen catch "monster" shark that breaks state fishing record. https:/….
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RT @AngelaEichhorst: Amazing work by my colleagues. Check if your home is one of many in Connecticut with lead pipes.
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RT @johncraven1: NEW: @GovNedLamont says CT has "a very competitive bid" w/"lots of local support" to keep @ConnecticutSun. Lamont on possi….
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Just days after New Haven announced ambitious plans to turn an abandoned power plant into a waterfront park, a judge's decision likely adds further delay to the long-awaited cleanup effort: .
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The ruling came just days after officials in New Haven announced ambitious plans to tear down the dilapidated power plant.
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RT @CTMirrorPaz: Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 46, opens Democratic primary challenge to 14-term Congressman John Larson, CT-1, offeri….
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Luke Bronin announced his candidacy against U.S. Rep. John Larson in a 90-second video posted on social media at 5:30 a.m.
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RT @DFANewHaven: Gonna start a new series now that Oyster Boat Video of the Day is winding down for the season. English Station Photo(s….
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Minutes ago, more than 290(!) Hearst journalists from across the country sent this letter to our bosses, demanding they treat us with the respect and dignity we deserve. In CT that means dropping spurious appeals and respecting our rights as unionized employees.
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RT @AlecMacGillis: Thank god for Palmers Variety Store in Pittsfield, Mass., which still carries 11 daily newspapers, everything from NY Po….
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EPA closes its Long Island Sound office in Stamford, moves remaining staff member to NYC office: .
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has closed its Long Island Sound office in Stamford as a result of federal cost-cutting measures.
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Since 1655, the Rocky Hill-Glastonbury has served residents and sightseers along the Connecticut River. Earlier this month, I got a chance to ride along for a few hours and meet the people who run the ferry & locals who take a deep pride in the landmark:.
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The Glastonbury-Rocky Hill ferry has been crossing the Connecticut River since 1655, weathering wars, revolutions and threats of bridges.
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First, developers wanted to build a gas power plant in Killingly. Then, they pitched one of New England's largest battery storage facilities. Now it appears that those plans, too, have fallen through: .
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The developer of Windham Energy Center withdrew its application after town officials raised concerns, particularly the risk of fire.
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RT @gettinviggy: They just announced that the suspension is for the Harlem and New Haven lines.
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