Editor’s note: This commentary is by Paul Burns, who is the executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group. Re-posted from Vermont Digger NOV. 17, 2013 About a month ago, the Los Angeles Times newspaper announced that it would no longer publish letters to the editor that suggest that there is no sign that …
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350Vermont • Citizens Awareness Network • Conservation Law Foundation • Rising Tide Vermont • Sierra Club Vermont Chapter • Toxics Action Center • Vermont Citizens for the Public Good • Vermont Natural Resources Council • Vermont Public Interest Research Group MEDIA RELEASE Montpelier, VT — Siding with the overwhelming majority of public comments submitted to the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB), many of the state’s …
The following relief organizations are accepting donations to support disaster recovery efforts for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan: The United Nations World Food Programme: The WFP has set up an online donation page that will help rush food and resources to the regions affected. The Philippine Red Cross: Donations will help mobilize teams on the ground with …
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 …
On VPR, VT Gas CEO Don Gilbert dodged important questions on climate change and downplayed the significant environmental and public health threats posed by fracking. He even denied that the ban on fracking passed last year by Vermont legislators was in fact a ban on fracking.
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). …
Hormone disruptors, carcinogens, among toxic chemicals found in tampons, douches, wipes and more A new report “Chem Fatale” by Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) details how the feminine care industry sells products containing unregulated and potentially harmful chemicals, including preservatives, pesticides, fragrances and dyes. This report provides yet another example of unnecessary and toxic …
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Do you want to be part of the solution to our most pressing environmental problems? The Environmental Summit is your chance to join like-minded individuals and organizations for a day of inspiring speakers and energizing workshops. Register at http://bit.ly/VTEnvSummit.
