Although it’s hard to believe, but the Senate Natural Resources committee is working on a bill that would repeal portions of the Bottle Bill. The sponsor of this legislation and Chair of this Committee, Senator Hartwell, has made his vision clear, stating: “At some point, the bottle bill will be eliminated.”1 Senator Harwell’s bill (S. …
The following is Fox 44/ABC 22’s coverage of our toxic free families day. To watch the video clip, click here. A big thanks to everyone who made it to the State House for this successful event! MONTPELIER – From cleaning supplies to your kids’ toys, many everyday products contain toxic chemicals. When Abigail Mnookin had …
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The Burlington Free Press covered Vermont Gas’ request to run the fracked gas pipeline through a Hinesburg community park. Residents are concerned about the detrimental effects this would have on wildlife and endangered species. A local resident, Check Ruiss, is quoted saying “he is opposed to the pipeline for several reasons: the park is a conserved area, …
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The following was written by VPIRG member and VPR commentator Abigail Mnookin, who is also the mother of a toddler. Imagine a day in the life of my toddler: she wakes up next to synthetic-stuffed animals, puts on a disposable diaper, changes into polyester clothes, drinks out of a plastic sippy cup, plays with her …
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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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