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With release of ANR Bottle Bill study imminent, groups call on legislature to expand the popular program

News and Updates, Toxics & Environmental Health / By

An Agency of Natural Resources-commissioned Bottle Bill study is expected out this Friday which, despite the program’s overwhelming popularity and undisputed success, is likely to prompt a renewed debate over the future of the program. Bottle Bill supporters directly impacted by the legislature’s actions – including small businesses and community groups – gathered at the State House on Thursday to make sure their voices are heard.

UVM Student Group Calls on Legislature to Expand Bottle Bill

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Below is a letter to the editor submitted by Ryan Barry a member of VSTEP (Vermont Students Toward Environmental Protection), calling for the Legislature to expand the Bottle Bill. VSTEP recently banned bottled water at the University of Vermont and they feel it’s time our elected officials do their part to promote recycling by expanding …

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Firefighters and VPIRG call on legislators to ban toxic, ineffective flame retardant chemicals

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Firefighters, parents, public health advocates, and legislators gathered at the State House today to call on the legislature to pass a bill (S.81) to expand the state’s 2009 ban on toxic flame retardant chemicals. These chemicals are widely used in baby products and furniture, but are linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, reproductive harm, and other negative health impacts. Further, studies show they don’t actually protect us from fires.

VPIRG Gets Entergy VP To Tell the Truth, For Once

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Last week, an Entergy VP tried to convince the Public Service Board that Vermont Yankee’s troubling history of leaks and lies shouldn’t matter as the PSB deliberates whether to issue a Certificate of Public Good or “CPG,” which Entergy Louisiana needs to keep VY sputtering along). VPIRG and hundreds of our members have already weighed in, arguing …

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Over 100 Vermonters Participate in Health Care Webinar (Live Recording Available)

Health Care, News and Updates / By

Last night, over 100 individuals from across the Green Mountain State had their health care questions answered in real time by top experts in the field. A big thanks goes out to all of our presenters; Dan Barlow from VT Businesses for Social Responsibility, Georgia Maheras from the Green Mountain Care Board, Emily Yahr and …

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Things are moving in the State House

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Yesterday, the House Agriculture Committee began hearing testimony on H.112, a bill that would require labels on genetically engineered food sold in retail stores in Vermont.  From the start of the session it has been clear that the prospects of Vermont passing GE labeling legislation have improved from last year. This year’s bill was introduced …

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Over 700 Individuals Call for Consistent Coverage

Health Care, News and Updates / By

Statement of VPIRG Consumer Protection Advocate Falko Schilling on Keeping Consistent Coverage for Vermonters on VHAP and Catamount Catamount and VHAP have made health care more accessible for thousands of Vermonters. We need to make sure we keep consistent coverage to everyone as we transition to the Health Benefits Exchange in 2014. Over the past …

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