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 […]
Continue readingThere will be a panel presentation on the fabled Winooski Dome project that I am moderating on the evening of March 7 as part of my work for the Heritage Winooski Mill Museum. During the energy crisis of the late 1970s, Winooski attracted international interest for its controversial proposal to build a dome over the city to […]
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 readingYou’re invited!Historic Buildings’ Pathto Net Zero EnergyWednesday, November 17 from 12:00 to 1:00pmPlease join the Burlington 2030 District and co-sponsorsBurlington Electric Department and Burlington’s Certified Local Government Program for this special lunch time webinar event. Click here for more details + to register! Join the Burlington 2030 District and co-sponsors Burlington Electric Department and Burlington’s Certified Local Government Program […]
Continue readingAmphibian road kill New research from Maine shows a sharp decrease in amphibian deaths due to decreased traffic last spring. Fewer cars meant fewer frogs, salamanders and other wildlife killed by vehicles. The coordinator of Vermont’s Reptile and Amphibian Atlas observed a similar decline in the state. In May 2020 there were 40% fewer vehicles on Vermont’s roads on some key […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News – October 2021 Photo courtesy Donna C. Roberts Global Faith Leaders & Scientists Issue Climate Statement before COP26Vermont Climate Council Presentations, Letter, Webinar RecordingCan Public Transit Move to Meet Vermont’s Emissions Deadline?Weatherization Wednesdays in OctoberVTIPL Welcomes Applications for Energy Grants from ChurchesVTIPL at STOP Line 3 March & […]
Continue readingOctober E-Newsletter from VNRC October is shaping up to be a busy month! See below for the latest news and upcoming events. There’s still time to raise your voice in support of a strong and equitable Climate Action Plan: RSVP here for the Vermont Climate Council’s public engagement zoom sessions today and tomorrow, and review VNRC’s priorities for […]
Continue readingOCTOBER 18-19 | INNOVATIONS IN CLIMATE ACTION Join us for Part One of REV’s two-part virtual conference! Policy experts, planners, entrepreneurs, and advocates invite you to explore the strategies and approaches we need to preserve a livable planet. You’re sure to leave inspired! Click here to register for REV2021! Keynote SpeakerDr. Saul GriffithCo-Founder & Chief Scientist […]
Continue readingBack by popular demand, I will be continuing to host LEED webinars to help prepare your students for the sustainable demands of their future careers. I hope to return to Burlington in 2022 to hold in person sustainable LEED workshops and I really appreciate your support in the past by letting students and staff know about […]
Continue readingHere is a great opportunity from Burlington Window Dressers, message below: We are working with this organization to help bring window inserts to our community in Burlington. Testing has shown that interior inserts like this are among the most effective window treatments and can cut heating bills by nearly 10%. In many cases renters pay […]
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