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Environmental and Business Groups Blast Governor for Retreating on Climate Action
January 28, 2025 Montpelier – Just days after President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to…
VNRC, Audubon Vermont, and Dr. William Keeton Applaud Adoption of Innovative Approach to Forest Management in Telephone Gap
Dec 4, 2024 Contact Info: VNRC, Audubon Vermont, and Dr. William Keeton Applaud Adoption of…
Jessica Laporte, Waterbury, VT
The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) was delighted to present the 2024 Arthur Gibb Award…
VNRC Reflects on the Devastating Floods of 2023
One year ago this week, as our staff convened for a strategy session at our…
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…
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…
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…
Vermont Senate Passes Modernized Renewable Energy Standard
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate passed H.289, to modernize the Renewable Energy Standard and…
Vermont House Passes Flood Safety Act
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont House voted to pass S.213, the Flood Safety Act. This…
Vermont Senate Advances Tri-Partisan Climate Superfund Act to Hold Big Oil Accountable for the Cost of Climate Change to Vermont
Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Senate voted overwhelmingly (21-5) to advance S.259, the Climate…