Author Archives: Sustain Champlain

United Way Volunteer Connection Listings

 United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings Week February 11, 2019 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist LEND A HAND – VOLUNTEER! United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection connects you to hundreds of local volunteer needs. Search by age, date, county, interests or causes that are important to you. Stay connected […]

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Call for Workshop Proposals: Building a Better Activist Conference – March 30 @UVM

“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.” Dolores Huerta The planning committee for the Building a Better Activist: Social Change Education for the Activist in You conference invites you to submit a proposal (workshop, skills-building session, performance, or presentation) for our 2019 conference. CALL FOR […]

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Winter Bike to Work Day and more bike stuff!

Now that that pesky polar vortexy thing is over…maybe its time to get some fresh air and exercise on your commute? Your chance is upon you! February actually has a bunch of bikey things going on. See below. Feb 7th – Tomorrow! is the monthly Queen City Bicycle Club group ride. The ride is a group of femme, trans, womxn, and queer folks on […]

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February 2019 E-News: Updates from VNRC

February 2019 E-News Catch up below with VNRC’s latest news, and learn about opportunities to help us protect Vermont’s environment and communities. We hope to see you at Vermont Conservation Voters’ Environmental Common Agenda Reception at the State House this afternoon! HIGHLIGHTS Environmental Common Agenda Reception — TODAY at 3-5pm, VCV will release its 2019 Environmental Common Agenda of legislative priorities in the […]

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Join us for a Public Forum to Discuss a Scooter & Bike Share in Burlington

Join us for Public Forum on a Proposed Scooter & Bike Share in Burlington! As part of our ongoing effort to expand transportation options in Burlington, we invite you to join the Mayor, Public Works, Parks and our regional partners to discuss a proposed 2019 electric bicycle share and electric scooter share.  Building off last […]

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AASHE Bulletin – Feb 5th edition

February 5, 2019 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Subscribe | Advertise News of the Week Brown U to Offset All Electricity Use With Solar & Wind As a major part of a campus-wide effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the university has finalized agreements for two renewable energy projects. Projected to offset around about 70 percent of Brown’s annual electricity consumption […]

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Carbon pricing, cell coverage, climate change and more…

Vermont Research News: Carbon, cell coverage, climate change and more… View on VT Digger View this email in your browser Carbon pricing report A recent report by Resources for the Future for the Vermont Legislature found that Vermont will not meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals if the state continues down its current path. Instead, the report examine a combination […]

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CATMA Commuter News Winter 2019

Events, Resources & Updates New Carpool Matching Service We are excited to partner with the State of Vermont in launching the new Go! Vermont App that offers a statewide carpool matching service platform.  CATMA will discontinue its Confidential Carpool Matching Service effective 2/15/19, and we encourage our members to join the Go! Vermont carpool service. We still provide […]

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