Final tallies for Oregon’s Measure 92 to label genetically engineered foods have “Yes on 92” behind by a mere 809 votes, triggering an automatic recount. Many news sources declared measure 92 dead earlier this month, but the hard work and dedication of activists and organizers across the state to ensure that thousands of ballots are properly …
The Green Mountain Care Board recently announced that they will hold their second annual informational forum on the rate review process, and the Board’s role in approving the rates all Vermonters pay for health insurance. This year’s forum will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd from 1-3 pm in the Green Mountain Care Board Room, …
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Energy Co-Op of Vermont has announced that they will lease cold climate heat pumps. Cold climate heat pumps are a game-changing technology that can help Vermonters cut their dependence on fossil fuels and reduce home-heating costs. For more, check out this story on VT Digger.
BARRE, VT— Vermont could dramatically reduce its climate pollution while improving the state’s economy and growing jobs, according to a new economic study released today by a diverse coalition of environmental, business and low-income groups. The benefits would be achieved by putting a price on carbon pollution and returning the revenue to Vermont citizens, businesses …
Act 148, the universal recycling law passed by the legislature in 2012 will be taking effect quite soon. The law bans disposal of recyclables (metal, glass, plastics #1 & #2, and paper/cardboard) by JULY 1, 2015; leaf and yard debris and clean wood by JULY 1, 2016; and food scraps by JULY 1, 2020. It …
Most of us have heard of the great pacific garbage patch- that amorphous pile of floating waste in the Pacific Ocean that stands as a monument to humanity’s throw away culture. But did you know that there are actually eight garbage patches in total, and five rotating garbage churns know as gyres? That’s where the 5 Gyres …
Letter to the Editor: Looking at Solar Power Reprinted from The Addison Eagle Nov. 3, 2014 3:05 PM Dylan Zwicky of Burlington is a Clean Energy Associate for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group. Last month 400,000 people gathered on the streets of New York City to call for action on global warming from world …
Check out this OP-ED piece authored by UVM Student Megan Noonan that ran election day in the Burlington Free Press: Typically, I do not look towards elected officials in my health care decision. I take personal responsibility: I don’t smoke, I eat a balanced diet, I exercise, and I wear sunscreen. I trust that decisions …
Last year, VPIRG worked to update the state’s Net Metering program, which allows Vermonters to go renewable and offset their electric bills in return. Net metering works, which is a big part of why Vermont is 9th in the nation in installed solar per capita, and solar is easier and more affordable to install than …
VPIRG is proud to announce that we are joining the newly formed Green Mountain Care Coalition in calling on the State of Vermont to move forward in implementing a publicly financed universal health care system. The Green Mountain Care Coalition is made up of diverse organizations that believe that the best way to ensure Vermonters …
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