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Leading Candidates for Congress Discuss Climate Change, Housing, Gun Violence, and the State of our Democracy at VCV-VNRC Forum
Montpelier – On June 2, Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)…
Community Leaders Hail Enactment of VT’s First Environmental Justice Law
Will address environmental harms disproportionately affecting many communities Montpelier – A diverse coalition of environmental…
Governor Signs Important Bill to Protect Vermont’s Forests and Help Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change
Montpelier — Today, Governor Phil Scott signed a bill to expand Vermont’s Use Value Appraisal…
Vermont Enacts Policy to Address Surface Water Withdrawals
Bill Takes Important Steps to Improve Climate-Resilience and Ensure More Equitable Access to our Waters…
The Year of the Forest?
Governor Scott has a unique opportunity to give a significant boost to forest management and protection…
Governor Scott and a Minority of Lawmakers Stymie Climate Progress
A Win for Big Oil and Keeping Vermonters Tethered to Polluting & Costly Heating Systems …
Vermont Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Biodiversity and Support Climate Resilience
Montpelier – Today, the Vermont Senate passed legislation to protect biodiversity and improve climate resilience…
Bill to Protect Vermont Waters Passes Senate
Montpelier – H.466, a new bill that will help Vermont protect its surface waters, passed…
Vermont House Passes the State’s First Comprehensive Environmental Justice Law
Montpelier – Today, the Vermont House took a critical step forward in addressing a long…
House Advances Bill to Support Smart Growth & Affordable Housing, Healthy Forests, and Working Lands
Montpelier – Today, the Vermont House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass S.234, a bill that…
Senate Gives Preliminary Approval to Clean Heat Standard
Progress — but Uncertainty — Around Potentially Transformative Climate Action Montpelier – Today, the Vermont Senate…