Climate & Energy

A Letter from Bill McKibben to VPIRG members

I’d like to tell you what I told the Vermont House of Representatives yesterday: the issue on which we will all be judged 50 years hence is how quickly and how boldly we moved to address the greatest challenge humans have ever faced. Temperature increases that human civilization may well be unable to adapt to …

A Letter from Bill McKibben to VPIRG members Read More »

News Release: Keeping Tar Sands out of Vermont Pipeline

Concerned Landowners and Groups Seek Clarity that Vermont Can Protect Its Environment From Tar Sands Pipeline With Exxon Tar Sands Project Imminent, Decision on Act 250 Jurisdiction Sought MONTPELIER, VT — Six Northeast Kingdom residents and landowners joined conservation groups in filing a request with the Act 250 District Coordinator in St. Johnsbury seeking affirmation …

News Release: Keeping Tar Sands out of Vermont Pipeline Read More »

News Release: Heating Report Lays Out Job Creation, Energy Savings, and Environmental Benefits for Vermonters

A report released today found that Vermonters will save an additional $1.4 billion by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses and switching to renewable heating sources if the state expands funding for these programs. According to the report, the typical homeowner could cut their heating bill by $1,000 per year through efficiency alone. The findings from the Thermal Efficiency Task Force drew praise from numerous trade associations, low-income advocates and environmental organizations.

Vermont Yankee: News from the Federal Court case

As the state of Vermont and Entergy Louisiana duke it out at the 2nd circuit court of appeals, a number of Vermont and national news outlets are closely watching the trial. Here are some links to recent stories. January 15, 2013 News Stories VTDigger.org – Appellate judges hear Vermont Yankee case More to come as …

Vermont Yankee: News from the Federal Court case Read More »

Scroll to Top