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Two Things: Art Gibb Sustainable Community Award Nominations Open and 30 x 30 Community Review Meeting This Thursday
Two things: We are seeking nominations for the 2024 Arthur Gibb Award for Sustainable Community…
2024 Vermont Legislative Bulletin – Historic Progress for Vermont’s Climate, Communities, and Natural Resources
It’s been a historic year for climate action, communities, and natural resources! Read about the…
Three Things: Huge Success for the Environment! Historic Veto Overrides of the Act 250 Modernization Bill, Renewable Energy Standard, and Neonicotinoid Pesticide Ban!
Three Things: In a record-setting veto override session, three of VNRC’s top priorities made it…
Landmark 100% Renewable Energy Standard Enacted – Vermont General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto
Montpelier, VT — The Vermont General Assembly voted today to overwhelminglyendorse H.289 to modernize the…
Two Things: Veto Overrides and the State of the Lake
Two Things: A legislative update as the veto override session approaches, and the 2024 State…
Climate Dispatch: Jun 7: Senator Baruth Debriefs the Session
This year, the Vermont Legislature worked hard to address the climate challenges we are experiencing. Flood safety,…
Three Things: Art Walk, Two Community Events This Weekend, and a Recent Dam Removal Field Trip
Three Things: Inviting you to join us for Art Walk in Montpelier tomorrow, sharing two community…
Climate Superfund Law Enacted; Vermont Becomes First State to Hold Big Oil Financially Responsible for a Fair Share of Climate Damages
MONTPELIER – Legislation authorizing the State of Vermont to recoup financial damages caused by climate…
Governor Scott’s Veto of Landmark Renewable Energy Bill is Short-Sighted
Montpelier, VT — In a dismaying attempt to obstruct Vermont’s environmental and economic progress, today Governor…
Two Things: Legislative Wrap-Up and Collaborating on Community Climate Solutions
Two Things: Recapping policy progress as the Legislature has adjourned, and inviting you to join VECAN for…
Climate Superfund Act Passes Vermont Legislature, Heads to Governor Phil Scott
Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Senate gave final approval today to landmark legislation that holds…