We are proud to announce the release of this year’s Environmental Common Agenda, which outlines the key legislative priorities for the environment in 2023. VNRC is one of nearly 20... Read more
Two things: Today, we’re sharing two things we highly recommend watching and listening to every week, in order to stay informed about what’s happening at the Vermont State House. They... Read more
Taking Stock of the Clean Water Act, the Most Important Water Protection Law in the U.S., on its 50th Anniversary The following is a commentary by Brian Shupe, Executive Director,... Read more
Montpelier — The impacts of toxic pollution are real, and somebody always pays the price. Today, the Vermont governor signed a crucial bill (S.113) holding corporate polluters responsible for ongoing... Read more
Montpelier — Today, the Vermont House advanced a bill (S.113) that holds corporate polluters responsible for ongoing harm to Vermonters caused by toxic chemical exposure. The bill also authorizes the... Read more
Today, the Vermont Senate gave initial approval to a bill (S.113) that will help Vermonters harmed by toxic contamination. The bill removes an unfair legal barrier they face when they... Read more
Montpelier, VT — Today, Governor Phil Scott signed into law two bills that will address the health of Vermont’s people and environment. S.20 is a nation-leading law restricting the sale... Read more
Today, lawmakers and people impacted by toxic PFAS contamination came together to call for lawmakers to support legislation that will help Vermonters access medical monitoring for diseases linked to toxic... Read more
Update, August 30: Dark Waters Panel recording: https://youtu.be/0kYFyXpAig8 Update, August 14: Sign-up to view the film is now CLOSED. However, we encourage you to join our panel about PFAS contamination in... Read more
Grab your lunch and join VNRC staff for a check-in about what’s going on at the Vermont Legislature. We provide updates on the Global Warming Solutions Act and how it... Read more
Today, the Vermont Senate passed legislation (S.295) to ban PFAS and other toxic chemicals from certain products. The bill is supported by firefighters, business groups, educators, public health and children’s... Read more
The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, has been credited with launching the modern environmental movement. Fifty years later, Earth Day arrives amid a global pandemic — and a worsening climate crisis. As we... Read more
