Vermont Needs a Clean Water Commitment
By Mark Curran Vermont faces numerous environmental challenges but there are two that need our immediate attention. Greenhouse emissions and resultin …
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Common Ground on Clean Water
Opinion Editorial by Ricky Klein I love the Earth because it’s where people live. This bias is the foundation upon which I build my actions. When I a …
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VPIRG & VBSR Team Up Against Single Use Plastic
VPIRG and VBSR joined restaurant and bar owners last week to kick off a statewide campaign aimed at reducing the number of single-use plastic straws u …
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One Year After Creation of Climate Commission, Advocates Expect Governor to Act When Recommendations are Delivered on July 31
Montpelier, VT – One year ago today, on July 20, 2017, Governor Phil Scott established a diverse, 21-member Climate Action Commission and charged this …
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A $15/hour Minimum Wage is Good for Business, By Don Mayer, CEO of Small Dog Electronics
The Vermont Legislature recently passed a measure to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024. As a Vermont business owner, I believe this is …
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