Future Floods Could Cost Vermont Over $5.2B in DamagesA recent study found climate change induced increases in flooding around Vermont could cost more than $5.29 billion — a 148% increase over the base case. Low-income families who reside in areas at risks for flooding, including mobile homes owners are the most at risk, researchers found. However, […]
Continue readingFebruary E-Newsletter from VNRCLatest news…— Environmental Common Agenda — Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) will be releasing the 2022 Environmental Common Agenda tomorrow. The Common Agenda is the Vermont environmental community’s guide to this year’s top legislative priorities for the environment, and a vision for future progress. VCV will also be awarding the Environmental Rising Star Award to Representatives Gabrielle Stebbins and Dane […]
Continue readingAASHE ConnectBulletinEventsResource HubSTARSWelcome Governance VolunteersWe are pleased to welcome new members of the Board of Directors, STARS Steering Committee and Advisory Council. Each governance volunteer is part of a pivotal group that will help inform and advise AASHE to best serve the higher education sustainability community. We are grateful for the time and dedication from each of our volunteers.STARS […]
Continue readingIf you’re ready to hit the reset button, we invite you to join us for professional learning this summer. Amidst another challenging year, we’re thrilled to offer opportunities to recharge, form community, and reinvigorate your teaching practice – and, public health recommendations allowing, we’ll be learning in person with you on Shelburne Farms’ beautiful campus once […]
Continue readingThis April the Vermont Garden Network will present an online panel discussion on the impacts of climate change on gardening (and gardeners) through a food security lens. Help us provide the most relevant information & resources for you by responding to these two questions: What has been your most persistent gardening challengedue to climate change impacts? […]
Continue readingSAVE THE DATE Join us for UNA-USA’s virtual Global Engagement Summit! Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 1-5 p.m. ET UNA-USA’s Global Engagement Summit, typically held at UN Headquarters in New York City, is the largest annual gathering of UN advocates in the country, bringing together UN and U.S. officials, young professionals, community leaders, and subject matter […]
Continue readingCCL Newsletter, November 2021Table of Contents:CCL’s fall conference a successTake action this weekMedia: Republicans tout solutionsSupporting CCL on Giving TuesdayUpcoming trainingsThis week on the CCL blog With carbon pricing still in play, volunteers gather for CCL’s fall conferenceWith carbon pricing still under consideration in the Senate version of the Build Back Better Act, Citizens’ Climate […]
Continue readingDear Vermont Environmental Science Colleagues + Allies, We are excited to extend an invitation to this free faculty development opportunity on how to utilize civic engagement and community-based learning to address critical issues, such as climate change and food insecurity. This is a self-paced virtual course with three live workshops facilitated by Vermont’s very own environmental steward and champion, Jon Isham, Professor of […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue WaterEarth Care News – November 2021Native American Heritage Month Photo courtesy Donna C. RobertsBuild Back Better Act Needs Our Support NowCOP26 – A Moral Clarion Call – IPL President Rev. Susan Hendershot72 Faith Institutions Divest from Fossil Fuels pre-COP26COP26 Lacks Sufficient Indigenous RepresentationUgandan Youth Activist Shows Another Side of COP26Vermont State Climatologist Speaks in […]
Continue readingYou’re invited!Climate + Social Justice in theBuilt EnvironmentCommunity Roundtable Monday, November 15 from 5:30 to 7:00pm ESTPlease join the Vermont Green Building Network and partners Abundant Sun Limited, New Frameworks and Cx Associates for this special evening webinar event and conversationClick here for more details + to register! Vermont Green Building Network’s (VGBN) was excited to […]
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