Out-of-state, corporate lobbyists are flying in from as far as Detroit to keep toxic chemicals in everyday products. Last week, I testified in support of a bill to better protect Vermonters from unregulated toxic chemicals. I was joined by nurses, fire fighters, and other supporters from across the state, but the room was packed with […]
Continue reading350 Vermont needs your help to fight the tar sand pipeline! Join one of their rallies in these places:
6pm, Burlington, Church & Pearl Sts.
4:30pm, St. J, Federal Building on Main St. and Eastern Ave
7pm, Strafford, on the Common in the Upper Village
6pm, Brattleboro, Wells Fountain
Bring your signs. Bring your candles. Dress warm and see you soon!
Efforts to pass GMO labeling legislation in Vermont are at a critical stage. After passing the Vermont House last May by a wide margin, H.112, An Act Relating To The Labeling Of Food Produced With Genetic Engineering, is now being debated in the Senate. It must pass both the Senate Agriculture and Judiciary Committees before it […]
Continue readingCurious about what’s going on at Rural Vermont? Check our their 2014 Legislative Session Report here! Courtesy of Rural Vermont
Tar Sands Exposed: a success! A big shout out to 350Maine for putting together a spectacular event! There was a nearly full house at UVM and standing room only in St. Johnsbury! Garth Lenz’s photos were stunning, Crystal’s stories were jaw-dropping, and all of you who came out on those cold nights were inspirational. […]
Continue readingLast year, the League and Sierra Club released a report – “The New Majority: Pedaling Toward Equity” – that highlighted the prevailing disparities in safe biking and walking in low-income and communities of color nationwide. Now, a bi-partisan bill in Congress, introduced by Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ), would take steps to advance equity for bicyclists […]
Continue readingDear Members, Activists and Friends, This week — likely as soon as tomorrow — House lawmakers are going to consider a bill that will help many more Vermonters install solar energy systems on their homes and businesses. Passed out of the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee on a unanimous vote, and with broad consensus from […]
Continue readingCan you feel the excitement? There’s just 102 more days until the spring challenge begins! Way to Go! May 12-16 2014 We need your input We are in full swing, planning the upcoming Way to Go! Commuter Challenge and we need your input. We’re looking forward to a healthy and hearty competition for […]
Continue readingEvent: Jan 15, 2014, 6:00 PM
Help us develop new transportation and study ideas for all traffic modes!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 15, 6pm
WHERE: CCRPC office (110 West Canal Street, Suite 202, Winooski)
Vermont is on the road to becoming the first state in the U.S. to 
pass common sense GMO labeling legislation, but we’ll need your help. We made a huge leap last year, passing a bill through the House of Representatives, and with your help we have the chance to pass the bill through the Senate in 2014!