In this week’s Climate Dispatch, we celebrate the passage of the Vermont Global Warming Solutions Act into law! With the override of Governor Scott’s veto, this legislation will lay the foundation for climate action in Vermont going forward.

Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas (co-chair of the Climate Solutions Caucus) joins us to talk about the passage of the bill, and look forward to doing the work to create a plan to reduce emissions, create good paying green jobs, and make Vermont a more resilient, equitable state.

Call to Action: Check out how the full votes from the House (103-47) and Senate (22-8). Please consider thanking your legislators for choosing to take climate action! You can find their contact info here.

Also, as we enter a critical election season, be sure to vote for climate champions up and down the ballot, and encourage your friends and neighbors near and far to do the same! You can find information about how your representatives voted on environmental legislation using the Vermont Conservation Voters Legislative Scorecard.