What We Work On
Climate & Energy
Fighting the climate crisis,
repowering Vermont, and
saving Vermonters money with
clean energy solutions.
Consumer Protection
Putting people ahead of profits
and standing up to powerful
special interests on behalf
of all Vermonters.
Democracy
Making government more open,
responsive to and reflective of
ordinary citizens.
Environmental Health
Eliminating toxins from consumer
products, drinking water, and
our environment.
Racial Justice
Working to dismantle systemic
racism to ensure equal rights
and treatment are afforded
to all Vermonters.
Zero Waste
Reducing waste to protect the
natural environment that is so
central to our ecosystem,
economy and way of life.
Latest News
Vermont House Passes Pollinator Protection Bill
The Vermont House of Representatives gave its strong endorsement yesterday to legislation designed to protect…
Vermont House Passes Modernized Renewable Energy Standard
The Vermont House of Representatives passed H.289 yesterday, to modernize Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard. The…
REPORT: Vermont closer to passing 2nd-strongest privacy law in nation
The Vermont Data Privacy Act would be a meaningful win for consumers, says watchdog groups…
Vermont Senate Judiciary Committee Advances S.259, the Climate Superfund Act:
Effort to Hold Big Oil Accountable Clears Key Hurdle A key legislative committee approved the…
Pollinator supporters swarm the State House to urge legislators to protect bees from toxic pesticides
Dozens of beekeepers, students, conservationists, environmental advocates, and pollinator enthusiasts of all sorts gathered at…
The legislature is updating the Renewable Energy Standard. What does that mean?
In 2015, Vermont passed its Renewable Energy Standard, requiring Vermont electric utilities to provide 75%…
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