Intern Examines the Future of Electric Vehicles in Vermont
Read about intern Susan Goehring’s work on electric vehicle policy research.
News and Updates
Thousands of Vermonters Saying Yes to Clean Heat
VPIRG canvassers are hearing Vermonters across the state say yes to clean heat. Vermonters want to save money, save energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels by weatherizing and switching to local, renewable heating fuels, like solar hot water and wood pellets. We just need to make sure it’s as easy and affordable to take these steps as possible.
VPIRG Intern Making an Impact
South Burlington resident and soon-to-be Connecticut College senior, Scott Britt, is interning with VPIRG’s Field team this summer. As a government major, he’s focused on learning how to inform and engage citizens on important issues of the day, from wind energy to the Bottle Bill. Having wasted no time getting his hands dirty, Scott has …
Bottle Drive Helps Families Living Off Recycling
Redeeming cans and bottles really adds up — one nickel at a time. That’s why Scott Britt, a VPIRG summer intern and South Burlington native, is happy to get his hands a bit sticky. Scott is collecting thousands of redeemable beverage containers to help raise money for Safe Passage, a non-profit group based in Guatemala …
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News Release: VPIRG Statement on Supreme Court Decision
For Immediate Release: June 28, 2012 Statement of VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Health Reform Law The decision is in, and it looks like good news for health care reform here in Vermont and across the country. The Supreme Court has upheld many of the key provisions of the …
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New Report Sounds the Alarm on Tar Sands Pipeline Scheme in Vermont
Broad coalition says Vermonters must reject increased pollution and threat of oil spills Montpelier, VT (June 19, 2012) – A controversial pipeline plan threatens drinking water and more than a dozen beloved natural areas in Central Canada and New England according to a new report released today. A broad coalition of organizations are defying plans …
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VPIRG weighs in on VY Appeal
VPIRG, CLF, NEC and VNRC jointly filed a ‘Friends of the Court’ brief outlining the reasons behind our support of the State’s appeal to overturn the decision of Judge Murtha. Amicus brief available for download.
VT GMO Labeling Campaign in National News
Vermont’s efforts to require labeling of foods with genetically engineered ingredients was recently featured on American Public Media’s popular show, Marketplace.
“National Stroller Brigade” Descends on Capitol
Several hundred moms, nurses and cancer survivors gathered at the U.S. Capitol to demand action on toxic chemicals. The group rallied in support of Senator Frank Lautenberg’s (D-NJ) Safe Chemicals Act, a bill to overhaul antiquated laws governing toxic chemicals. Hundreds of moms, including VPIRG Environmental Health Advocate Lauren Hierl, flew or bused into Washington …
New law makes Vermont the first state to ban fracking
Gov. Peter Shumlin made Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the practice of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas when he signed H.464 into law on May 16, 2012.