Category Archives: Climate

Free Workshop for Faculty: Rise Up: How Faculty Can Respond to the Challenges of Our Time (June 6-8)

Join Us for a Free Faculty Development Training!With our planet in crisis and communities being impacted by growing challenges, higher education is called to action to take the lead in addressing two of the world’s most pressing social issues: Climate Change and Food Insecurity. In service to the highest ideals of democracy, faculty are well positioned […]

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Calling all students: Join Youth Lobby for Rally for the Planet on 4/29!

Across the globe, across the country, and right here in Vermont—young people are at the forefront of the movement for bold climate action. And this year, young Vermonters are reviving what had become something of a tradition in our state.   REGISTER! Join students from Vermont Youth Lobby and all around Vermont on April 29th from 8:30am – […]

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Community-Based Social Marketing workshop (June 7-9) registration is LIVE!

The registration for the Community-Based Social Marketing workshop is now live at: https://go.uvm.edu/cbsm2022 What: Community-Based Social Marketing workshop When: June 7, 8 and 9, 2022 from 8:30 AM – ~1:00 PM ET Where: Online via Zoom Who: This workshop is intended for watershed groups working in the Lake Champlain basin and anyone working to educate to promote environmentally sustainable behaviors […]

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Vermont Council on World Affairs Presents: Developing a More Inclusive Approach to Climate Change Policy – May 5

The third event of the Vermont Council on World Affairs 2022 International Speaker Series., focusing on Developing a More Inclusive Approach to Climate Change Policy includes a full day of virtual programming and in-person evening reception at Champlain College on Thursday, May 5th.  If any Champlainers would like to attend, kindly let Christina Erickson know by May 1st.

Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program Summer 2022

We are pleased to share the launch of the Summer 2022 term of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCUWDP). This summer, CCUWDP is offering 48 workforce development program positions across the nation and applications are now available.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students looking to gain experience in […]

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VTIPL March 2022 Newsletter – Register Now for Our Spring Conference!

Photo courtesy Donna C. RobertsGreen Mountains, Blue Water NewsLimits to Growth: Finding Pathways to a Sustainable Future – Register Now for VTIPL Spring Conference – April 24, Norwich, VTVTIPL Virtual Screening of Film, Youth v. Gov, with Youth Panel – April 14Bill McKibben: This is How We Defeat Putin & Other Petrostate AutocratsIPCC 6th Assessment Report – Extent […]

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Climate Changing Gardening Virtual Panel Discussions

Vermont Garden Network presents a virtual panel discussion on the impacts of climate change on gardening (and gardeners) through a food security lens.  PART 1: How food secure are we? How do we grow food in a changing climate, improve food systems, address equity gaps and be better prepared to feed ourselves and our neighbors? […]

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March E-News from VNRC – and mid-session update!

Between progress toward an Environmental Justice law in Vermont, a historic US Supreme Court nomination, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s been a momentous week for Vermont, the nation, and the world. Read on for updates — and don’t forget today is town Meeting Day!March E-Newsletter from VNRCLatest news…— Today is Town Meeting Day — Polls […]

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You’re invited: a big week for climate events

Lily here, VPIRG’s Climate and Energy Fellow! It is a busy week for climate action in Vermont, and I wanted to draw your attention to two upcoming events that I think you will enjoy. Climate Progress? A Mid-Session Legislative UpdateVirtual via Zoom, Wednesday, February 16th 12:00 – 1:30 PM Join VPIRG’s Climate & Equity Advocate Sebbi […]

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350VT Summer Climate Justice Fellowships

Join 350Vermont as one of our fellows this Summer 2022! We are looking for passionate people to support our climate justice organizing. You will be integral to the process of coordinating events and volunteers, and supporting all the elements that go into running a campaign. We are looking for people with a commitment to 350Vermont’s […]

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