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Supreme Court Sides with Pesticide Manufacturers Over Public Health

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The U.S. Supreme Court sided with pesticide manufacturers in a June 25th decision that will make it much harder for people harmed by pesticides to hold chemical companies accountable. In Monsanto v. Durnell, the Court ruled that people generally cannot sue pesticide manufacturers under state law for failing to include warnings about health risks on …

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VPIRG launches “Democracy Vermont” summer outreach campaign

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The Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) kicked off its “Democracy Vermont” summer outreach campaign today at an event at Roosevelt Park in Burlington. VPIRG is among the most well-known public interest advocacy organizations in the state, and each summer sets out to connect with tens of thousands of Vermonters at their homes. This summer’s …

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Governor Signs Paraquat Ban (H.739) into Law

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Vermont Becomes the First State in the Nation to Ban Paraquat and Reduce Risk of Parkinson’s Disease Montpelier, VT — Governor Phil Scott signed landmark legislation into law today, making Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Health and environmental advocates celebrated the …

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New Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Vermonters Support Banning Paraquat

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As the Vermont House Agriculture Committee prepares to consider H.739, legislation that would ban the toxic pesticide paraquat, a new statewide poll finds strong bipartisan support among Vermont voters for taking action. Scientific studies have linked paraquat exposure to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Earlier testimony from Dr. James Boyd, a neurologist with UVM …

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S.23, An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections, passes in to law  

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Governor Phil Scott signed S.23 into law on Thursday, legislation that sets strict rules for the use of artificial intelligence in Vermont’s elections. The new law requires that any campaign media featuring AI-generated images, audio, or video used within 90 days of an election must include a clear disclosure. It also establishes regulations on the …

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The Problem(s) with Paraquat

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Paraquat. It’s a strange word with serious consequences. Paraquat is a highly toxic herbicide. So much so that consuming just one teaspoon can be fatal, and there is no antidote. Paraquat threatens the health of our farmers and nearby communities, and the evidence linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease is clear and continues to grow.   Today, …

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VNRC's Dan Fingas speaking at the Protect Vermonters press conference

Advocacy Groups Urge Gov. Scott: Protect Vermonters!

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Fair Share for Vermont, Hunger Free Vermont, Public Assets Institute, Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund, Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), and the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) held a press conference ahead of Governor Scott’s annual budget address to highlight the effects of H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful …

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Microplastics Are a Problem.

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VPIRG report provides tips for minimizing exposure this holiday season There is no place on Earth that is free from plastic pollution these days, from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean canyons. The problem gets worse each year and seems to peak during the holiday season when household trash rates in the U.S. increase …

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VPIRG Statement on Proposed Repeal of EPA’s Endangerment Finding

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Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), released the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s proposal to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding: “The Trump Administration’s move to dismantle the endangerment finding is exactly what we’d expect to see out of …

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