A new report from the non-profit Energy Action Network (EAN) finds that Vermont has made the least progress of any state in the Northeast toward the Paris Climate Accord emissions reduction commitment made by the U.S. and is not on track […]
Tag: Global Warming Solutions Act
State News
Report: Vermont not on track to meet 2030 energy goals
A new report from the non-profit Energy Action Network finds that Vermont is not on track to meet its legally mandated emissions reduction requirements under the Global Warming Solutions Act. “While there is a lot of important information in this […]
Letter, Opinion
Farms get a pollution pass
Dear Editor, Vermont has known for at least 60 years that it is not meeting its water quality standards in Lake Champlain and that the major contributor to the problem is conventional dairy. Conventional farming was designed in the years […]
Commentary, Opinion
Climate council may make gas price problem worse
By Rob Roper Editor’s note: Rob Roper is on the board of directors for the Ethan Allen Institute, a non-profit that lobbies for conservative principles in politics. He lives in Stowe. As gasoline prices hover around record highs, putting tremendous […]
Letter, Opinion
Climate change regulations negatively impact Vermonters
Dear Editor, Editor’s note: Gregory Thayer is a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. He lives in Rutland. Have you seen the price of gasoline at your local gas station pumps? I paid $3.69 per gallon two days ago. This is […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Vermont isn’t as green as you think
By Peter Sterling Vermont’s electric sector is estimated to contribute only 2% of our climate change causing greenhouse gas emissions — seemingly insignificant compared to the whopping 74% of emissions coming from our transportation sector and from the energy we […]
State News
New report analyzes steps to achieve Vt climate commitments
Plan presents opportunities to spur economy, reduce energy use and costs Achieving Vermont’s climate commitments is not only possible—it is also an opportunity to make energy less expensive for Vermont households and businesses while creating jobs for Vermonters. That’s one […]
Letter, Opinion
A plan to make climate solutions a reality
Dear Editor, You’ve probably heard a lot about the personal actions we can all take to help mitigate the effects of the climate crisis. Bike to work more. Stop eating meat. Turn off your lights. Sound familiar? I may be […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, State News
Conversation about climate change in Vermont, a public conversation
Tuesday, May 25 at 4 p.m.—VIRTUAL—Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) Secretary Julie Moore invites the public to join her on May 25 from 4-5 p.m. for a virtual conversation about climate change in Vermont. Secretary Moore will talk about the […]