This week’s Climate Dispatch is a longer conversation with Congressman Peter Welch that we held for energy committees…
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VNRC stands among those calling for racial justice, accountability, and an end to racist violence
The Vermont Natural Resources Council’s commitment to clean air and water; clean, affordable energy; accessible…
We’re hiring: Part-time office assistant
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization founded in 1963, is…
Climate Dispatch — May 29, 2020: Town Energy Committees and Local Electoral Activism
This week we’re joined by Linda Gray from the Norwich Energy Committee, who speaks to…
Advocates urge Vermont legislators to proactively address equity issues in COVID-19 response and recovery
Montpelier, VT –– This week a group of organizations fighting for a clean and healthy…
Climate Dispatch — May 22, 2020: Just-passed climate legislation
Johanna Miller and Lauren Hierl provide a recap of climate-related bills that passed this week,…
Vermont Senate passes bill to protect Vermont firefighters and families from toxic chemicals
Today, the Vermont Senate passed legislation (S.295) to ban PFAS and other toxic chemicals from…
The role of the Global Warming Solutions Act in a resilient recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare many sobering realities. It has exposed the dire consequences…
Climate Dispatch — May 15, 2020: The importance of individual and community leadership
Johanna Miller is joined by Jeff Forward, Richmond’s Town Energy Coordinator and the chair of…
Climate Dispatch — May 8, 2020: Advocating for vote-by-mail during a pandemic
In this week’s Climate Dispatch, Lauren Hierl and Shelden Goodwin from Vermont Conservation Voters talk…
Shared streets in a pandemic: Change in motion during COVID-19
Have you been walking or biking more often, and driving less as a result of…
Giving Tuesday comes early this year. Vermont organizations need your help.
Giving Tuesday usually takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging donations to nonprofits as…