Since their invention in the 1950s, plastics have become a ubiquitous part of our lives.…
Category: Toxics
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…
Three Things: Coventry Landfill Violations, Rural Caucus Public Forum, and a New VNRC Staff Member
Three things: Sharing an update on Coventry Landfill violations, inviting you to a public forum…
VNRC and Partners Call on VT Agency of Natural Resources to Address Coventry Landfill Violations and PFAS Contamination
VNRC, Conservation Law Foundation and Just Zero are expressing serious concerns regarding New England Waste…
Two Things: A Groundbreaking Toxics Protection Bill and Fantastic Floodplains
Two things: a groundbreaking bill to protect Vermonters from PFAS and other toxic chemicals, and…
Two Things: Urge your senator to support toxic protections, and Vermont youth call for climate action
Two things: Spring is here and we’re celebrating the longer days, as well as action…
Three Things: Legislative Updates as we head into the second half of the session!
Three things: Protecting our waterways from toxics, smart growth housing, and an opportunity to help…
VNRC supports a moratorium on the use of pesticides to eradicate aquatic nuisances in Vermont’s waters
The Vermont House Committee on Environment and Energy is considering a bill that places a…
Environmental Protection Agency Proposes New Protections for Drinking Water from Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Underscores Need for Further Action to Restrict Use of PFAS Chemicals Montpelier – Today, the…
VNRC signs letter to EPA – vinyl chloride train derailment in E. Palestine, OH
The Vermont Natural Resources Council signed onto a joint letter to the EPA, in response…
Sewage Found in Stormwater After Heavy Rains in Rutland: VNRC Demands Accountability and Transparency
Montpelier – During periods of heavy rainfall when the volume of wastewater exceeds the capacity…