Approximately 250 citizens from all over Vermont converged on the State House Thursday night to testify in front of the Senate Agriculture and Judiciary Committees in support of H.112. Reflecting the widespread support of the bill in Vermont, every single person testifying, about 80 people, spoke in support of labeling GMOs. The message was clear …
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Making Tough Energy Choices Reprinted from the Times Argus February 6th Christina Fornaciari is a UVM student. It is clear that Vermont is at the forefront of environmental issues. This has been exemplified by being the first state to ban hydraulic fracturing last year, to the ambitious pursuit to be 90 percent renewable energy by 2050, …
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We don’t need to build a massive new pipeline to import fracked gas when we have untapped, local clean solutions. Better alternatives are available right now. Easy-to-use, clean technologies – like air source head pumps, solar, and efficient wood stoves – are already cutting Vermonters’ heating bills in half. Report on our heat pump Reprinted …
On Jan. 30, VPIRG’s Lauren Hierl testified in a packed Senate Committee about why Vermonters need stronger, comprehensive reform to keep our families safe from toxic chemical threats. Here’s the message she sent to VPIRG members: Out-of-state, corporate lobbyists are flying in from as far as Detroit to keep toxic chemicals in everyday products. Last …
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VPIRG filed a motion to that would halt the Public Service Board’s process for reviewing the proposal to build massive new fracked gas infrastructure into Addison County and underneath Lake Champlain, to Ticonderoga, NY. You can read the full text of our motion here. VPIRG ASKS PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD TO DISMISS VERMONT GAS PIPELINE TO …
In a packed committee room in the Senate, VPIRG’s environmental health advocate, Lauren Hierl, presented lawmakers with a persuasive case: Step up and take action to keep Vermont kids safe from toxic chemical threats. Here’s an excerpt of VPIRG’s testimony in support of S. 239, a bill to strengthen protections against toxic chemicals: My own …
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Vermont’s most successful renewable energy program, net metering, is responsible for the exponential growth of solar in our state–today, Vermont ranks 9th in the country for solar installed per capita. To give Vermont’s successful solar program room to grow, VPIRG’s pressing lawmakers to update the law by passing H.702.
Vermont has the oldest average age for dentists in the entire country. In fact, in less than eight years, a third of the dentists in Vermont will have retired. Help address the looming dental crisis in Vermont by signing this petition calling for licensed dental practitioners today! One tool in the toolbox available to decision …
What: A day of action aimed at showing broad public support for better protections from toxic chemicals in Vermont When: Wednesday, February 12th at 10:00 am Where: The Cedar Creek Room at the State House in Montpelier Who: Anyone who supports this issue, and children are more than welcome Why: Federal toxic chemical regulations are …
In a remarkable reversal of past priorities, Vermont legislators opened the 2014 session by voting to allow even more money in state elections. Gov. Shumlin signed the bill (S.82) into law, despite having heard from over 1,500 VPIRG members urging him to veto it. Over opposition from Democrats, Republicans, Progressives and Independents, majorities in both …
