Submit Earth Day-themed photographs by April 30! With colleges and universities busy this month preparing for Earth Day and the March for Science, we look forward to learning how institutions celebrate Earth Day and sharing these stories with the higher education sustainability community. We invite you to submit Earth Day-themed photos to the Campus Sustainability […]
Continue readingOver two years ago, a giant climate march enveloped New York City and over 2,000 Vermonters were a part of that beautiful and important day. We brought our families, our instruments, our hand-made signs, our song books, and our cries for change! It was beautiful, fun, and impactful. Were you there? Or have you heard […]
Continue readingOver two years ago, a giant climate march enveloped New York City and over 2,000 Vermonters were a part of that beautiful and important day. We brought our families, our instruments, our hand-made signs, our song books, and our cries for change! It was beautiful, fun, and impactful. Were you there? Or have you heard […]
Continue readingAre you concerned about climate change? Do you want to see our government take action? Join the “Put a Price on It” campaign and help put a price on carbon. Put a Price on It mobilizes young people in education and civic engagement to pass fair and effective climate policy at the state and national […]
Continue readingE-News February 2017 The assault on clean air, clean water, the climate, and public health being waged by the Trump administration and GOP-led congress continues as Trump lumbers his way into his second month in office. With more actions poised to unleash serious harm to our natural resources and public health, the need for advocacy and activism has never […]
Continue readingIn March 2016, Champlain College President Laackman signed onto the 30th Anniversary Campus Compact Action Statement. One of the requirements of signatories is to create an institution-wide Campus Civic Action Plan that outlines the strategies Champlain College wants to take regarding civic engagement and community involvement. We are seeking student input as we develop this Plan […]
Continue readingThe American Public Health Association (APHA) cites 2017 as “the year of climate change and health,” and we agree that it’s vital to talk about the climate crisis’ impact on public health. That’s why Climate Reality held a Climate & Health Meeting yesterday in partnership with the APHA, the University of Washington Center for Health […]
Continue readingSummer Jobs for Change in Burlington! Ever wish you could get paid to travel Vermont, bike around some of the most scenic parts of the state, and camp with friends, all while making an impact on the future of important environmental issues? If you answered yes, VPIRG has the job for you. The Vermont Public […]
Continue readingThe Northeast Recycling Conference coming to Burlington this spring! Check out the great program line up, including Keynote Speaker from the Closed Loop Fund. Full conference agenda and registration info here: https://nerc.org/conferences-and-workshops/event-agenda The Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. (NERC) holds two events each year in March/April and October/November. NERC’s events are designed to provide attendees with […]
Continue readingThe 2017 Annual Ed Everts Social Justice Award goes to…. RISING TIDE VERMONT!!! with award presentation to Rising Tide Vermont by Bill McKibben and Global Justice Ecology Project Join the Peace & Justice Center to celebrate the work of Rising Tide VT Thursday, January 19th 5:30 Doors6pm Buffet Dinner – chili, cornbread, and fixins7pm Presentations […]
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