Invitation for undergrad and graduate students: The first International Student Summit on Climate will take place from July 6 to 9, 2020, at Université Laval (Québec City, Canada). It will bring together some 300 students from across the world. The summit will be an opportunity to reflect, learn and strategize on student actions related climate […]
Continue readingWhat is the rest of the world doing to combat climate change? What impact will the effects of climate change have on global geopolitics? Join us on February 19 from 6:00-7:30pm as we tackle these pressing questions. Hear from special guest Dr. Rebecca Pincus on Climate Change and A New Era of Geopolitics in the Arctic. Dr. Pincus is an Assistant Professor in […]
Continue readingFacebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram CLIMATE- AT THE STATE HOUSE Unlike anything we’ve seen before, climate dominated discussion at the State House as the 2020 Legislative Session opened earlier this month. The Vermont Youth Lobby presented legislators with resolutions from the Youth Climate Congress. Watch the video here. Representative Sarah Copeland-Hanzas discussed the goals of the […]
Continue readingIt’s a new year (Hope it’s happy!), the holidays are over and new opportunities are appearing. Here are a few that caught my attention recently. Events An evening with Carolyn Finney Thursday, January 23, 2020, 5:30-7:30pm Hilton Garden Inn, 101 Main Street, Burlington Environmental justice leader Carolyn Finney will speak about getting marginalized voices into […]
Continue readingJanuary 2020 E-News Where did the holidays go? The 2020 legislative session is about to begin! We hope the below updates will be useful as you begin to navigate another year of advocacy on behalf of Vermont’s environment and communities. FIRST THINGS FIRST… “6 Legislative Issues to Watch in 2020” — Over the weekend, VPR interviewed House […]
Continue readingEarth Care News January 2020 In this newsletter: VTIPL Transition Faith Climate Action Day at the State House, Montpelier, Thurs., Feb. 20 Webinar on Climate Policies for the 2020 Legislative Session People’s State of the State Address & PAN-Demonium: Jan. 9, 12 – 3 pm Responding to the Climate Crisis with 2020 Vision: Sat., Jan. […]
Continue readingPlease Come to a Climate Meeting MARY SULLIVAN, MARYSULLBTV@GMAIL.COM, STATE REPRESENTATIVE, CHITTENDEN-6-5 Concerned about the climate crisis? Want to see Vermont do its part to combat it while creating jobs, helping you save money, and protecting public health? If so, the Vermont Climate Solutions Caucus of the Legislature, which I recently co-chaired and remain very active […]
Continue readingRegister for the Vermont Youth Climate Congress By Matt Henchen on Oct 24, 2019 04:55 pm Let’s show them how it’s done! Sunday, November 17th at 12:30 PM Vermont State House 115 State Street, Montpelier WHAT: A civil, civic gathering of students that builds on some of Vermont’s greatest traditions to show lawmakers what climate […]
Continue readingCitizens’ Climate Lobby currently has several opportunities for students to make their voices heard on climate change. Please see below. Register for November Lobby Day Congress is moving forward on climate change, thanks to CCL’s 100,000+ members asking for climate action. At November Lobby Day (Nov. 11-12), participants will meet with their members of Congress […]
Continue readingVermont has the highest rates of obesity in New England At 15.1%, Vermont has the highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 17 in New England, according to a new report issued by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This number is increasing, up from 11.8% in 2016. Similarly, Vermont’s adult obesity rate is currently 27.5%, […]
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