Burlington, VT – This morning Seventh Generation’s CEO John Replogle and VPIRG’s Paul Burns convened a panel to discuss how statewide toxics regulations is not only good for Vermonters, but also for the environment, Vermont businesses and the Vermont brand. Other panelists included Sarah Vose, Ph.D., State Toxicologist, VT Department of Health and Ann Pugh, Chair …
In September 2012, Gilles-Eric Séralini, authored a study on the toxicological effects of rats fed GMO corn, published in The Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT) journal, Elsevier. The study questioned the safety of GMO foods finding solid scientific evidence that the herbicide glyphosate, prominent in Roundup Ready GMO crops like corn and soy, has toxic …
In case you missed our health care webinar (or you loved it so much you wanted to watch it again) we have made a recording available that you can access by clicking here. If you still have questions regarding health care reform in Vermont, feel free to email them to vthealthconnect@state.vt.us. Stay tuned for more …
For immediate release: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Montpelier, VT – Three days before Black Friday, VPIRG released its 28th annual Trouble in Toyland report to give Vermont parents the information they need to avoid purchasing one of the dangerous, toxic toys still found on store shelves. Despite recent progress, the results of the survey of …
News Release: Annual VPIRG Survey Finds Dangerous Toys on Store Shelves Read More »
We’re saddened to report that VPIRG canvasser and friend, Ben Mohla, was killed in a car crash on Saturday evening, Nov. 23rd. Ben and two others were on their way to Massachusetts when the vehicle spun out of control due to the snowy conditions and hit a tree. Ben always wanted to make everyone around …
For Immediate Release: November 20, 2013 Montpelier, VT– Five months after Vermont enacted a tough ban on a toxic flame retardant chemical, a new report out today found a majority of children’s furniture now contains a different—but also potentially harmful—chemical. Click here to download the report, “Playing on Poisons.” The report, “Playing on Poisons,” found …
News Release: Study Finds Harmful Chemicals In Children’s Furniture Sold in Vermont Read More »
The Right to Know Coalition leaders and activists are charting our next steps to victory. After what we saw industry opponents spend to get their way in Washington, mobilizing our grassroots strength here in Vermont is key to our success. Join us in Montpelier for a massive GMO labeling lobby day on Thursday, January 16, 2014.
We’ve all been hearing about Vermont Health Connect in the news lately and we know you have a lot of questions. Here at VPIRG we’ve heard your concerns, and as always we want to make sure you have all the facts. New changes have been announced about enrollment in Vermont Health Connect and keeping you …
The Time for Toxic Chemical Reform is Now: An Op-ed by VPIRG Field Organizer Taylor Johnson “I am tired of feeling like I have to have a PhD in toxicology in order to be a competent parent. I am tired of reminding school administrators, what is good for a tire is not good for a …
Here’s everything you need to prepare for the Vermont Environmental Summit: First, getting to Vermont Technical College is easy! You’ll take exit 4 off I-89. Turn onto Route 66-E and in just under a mile and you’ll see VTC straight ahead. Here’s a campus map. We’re in building Judd Hall (Building #4 on the map). …
