Category Archives: Climate

This Week with the GMC: Bill McKibben on Climate Fight; Plus- Winter Hiking & Camping Workshops

What’s Your Winter Adventure? We love seeing everyone getting outdoors for safe and accessible hiking fun, but we know that winter weather can make that tricky. With regular snowstorms and a few more months left in the Vermont winter, we’ve compiled expert advice, trail suggestions, and virtual workshops to set you up for success on your next hike through […]

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Exciting Updates on CCL Northeast Regional Virtual Conference, Feb 20 & 21

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR  THE 2021 CCL NORTHEAST VIRTUAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE  FEBRUARY 20-21  The 2021 Virtual CCL Northeast Regional Conference is just a week away!   Register now if you haven’t already!  We have great things in store for you! RSVP NOW Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, Dr. Danny Richter, High School climate advocates, workshops…and just added: Saturday […]

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The Climate Reality Project presents Local Climate Wins – 2/16

To say that 2020 was rough would be an understatement. We experienced a global pandemic, a long overdue reckoning on racial justice, political unrest, and more – all against the backdrop of the climate crisis. And yet, around the world, meaningful climate action persisted. Join us on February 16 at 1 PM ET for Spotlight […]

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Join the Climate Reality Project Virtual US Training

We are at a pivotal moment. After the worst wildfire season ever in the American West and a record number of storms in the Atlantic, the COVID-19 public health emergency, the long overdue racial justice reckoning, and the simultaneous attacks on our democracy, we have been challenged, there’s no doubt. But these challenges have also […]

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Nominate yourself or others to serve on a Climate Council subcommittee for the state of Vermont

As you might know, the work of the Vermont Climate Council is underway, developing a plan for how Vermont will meet the emissions reductions required by the Global Warming Solutions Act, which became law last fall. A significant part of the Council’s work will take place in subcommittees, four of which are required by statute. Those […]

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VTIPL February Newsletter – Black History Month & More

Green Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News February VTIPL Black History Month Screening Event, Resources & More VTIPL Black History Month Film/Discussion, Tues. Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.▪ VTIPL Board Membership Open▪ IPL Applauds Pres. Biden’s Climate & Environmental Justice Actions▪ Update from Montpelier▪ IPL Digital Rally – Protect Sacred Water▪ Sierra Club Community Conversation – […]

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Climate Justice & International Education

Climate Justice & International Education Tuesday, February 9 and Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Join the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) and The GREEN Program (TGP) for a series of free virtual live events focused on gaining understanding, initiating collaboration, and amplifying action grounded in the intersections of climate change and racial justice in international education.   https://www.can-ie.org/upcoming-events.html

February 2021 E-News: Updates from VNRC

February E-Newsletter from VNRC We might have formally welcomed 2021 on January 1, but we heard from many that the Inauguration felt like the real New Year’s Day celebration. With that spirit of optimism and hope, we look forward to connecting with you this month and throughout the year.  Big changes — Momentous federal wins for the environment — […]

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UNH Sustainability Fellowship Positions Available for Summer 2021

The University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Institute is excited to let you know that applications for our 2021 summer Sustainability Fellowships are now being accepted! Sustainability Fellowships pair exceptional students from UNH and colleges and universities across the country with host organizations in New England to work on transformative sustainability initiatives. Each summer, Fellows undertake […]

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REGISTER NOW: 2021 virtual Global Engagement Summit

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Join UNA-USA and thousands of fellow UN advocates from across the country for our first all-virtual Global Engagement Summit February 19-20, the largest annual (virtual) gathering of UN supporters in the United States. REGISTER NOW This summit will be unlike any other we’ve hosted. We may not be able to convene in person at […]

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