This morning, the legislative push to ban microbeads from being sold in Vermont began with testimony to the Fish and Wildlife Committee. House members David Deene (D) Windham-4, Jill Krowinski (D) Chittenden 6-3, and Patti Komline (R) Bennington-Rutland, are cosponsors of the legislation to ban the sale and manufacture of microbeads in Vermont, House Bill 4. Advocates …
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On December 29, VPIRG filed a legal motion asking the Public Service Board to reject Vermont Gas’ extraordinary request to indefinitely delay proceedings on the Phase II of the company’s fracked gas pipeline project. Specifically, VPIRG asked the Board to dismiss Vermont Gas’ Petition without prejudice, but with specific conditions that would apply with any …
This report from the Clean Energy Development Fund shows how many Vermonters are employed in the clean energy industry. Download the report
This December there will be two conferences held both here in Vermont and in our nation’s capital to discuss and forge plans going forward for energy policy. The first conference is happening this Saturday, December 4 — VPIRG is co-hosting the annual Community Energy and Climate ActionConference where Governor Elect Shumlin will be taking …
Two amazing conferences in December on Energy Policy Read More »
Last Saturday, over 200 Vermonters came together in Randolph for the 5th annual Environmental Action Conference. At the conference, people attended workshops ranging from Launch a New Era of Vermont Energy Policy to Working with the media. In addition, addresses were given by state leaders in the environmental movement such as Governor Elect Shumlin and …
5th annual Environmental Action Conference a huge success Read More »
It happened again, Vermont Yankee sprang a serious radioactive leak, forcing the plant to shut down. It’s clear that no matter how many leaks they have, no matter how unsafe Yankee becomes, Entergy is going to charge full steam ahead. New legislators were elected from around that state last week, and old ones re-elected. …
Vermont Yankee springs new leak, forced to shut down Read More »
On election day, Vermonters voted overwhelming in favor of the constitutional amendment that would allow 17 year olds to vote in the primaries if they turn 18 by the general election. Vermont now stands with 18 other states around the country in a continuing effort to increase voter participation and instill the democratic process …
When you cast your vote in the next few days you’ll notice a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. VPIRG encourages you to Vote YES on this amendment. The amendment would allow young men and women who are citizens of Vermont and who will be 18 years old on or before the general election in …
On Thursday the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Vermont League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (VLCV-EF), Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) issued a statement in support of the development of wind energy in Vermont. This collective statement of support for wind and other renewable energy technologies is based on our …
Environmental groups endorse wind energy, big and small Read More »
Still confused about the new health care law? The YouToons are here to help! This short video, released by the Kaiser Family Foundation this week, will help you figure out the basics of the new law, including how it will impact you and your family over the coming months and years. View it online here …
Great Video on the facts of the federal Health Care Reform Read More »
