Category Archives: Events in the Broader Community

Vermont Research Newsletter: Transportation, lottery tickets, vaping and more…

  share    tweet    forward Transportation & GHG emissions The transportation sector continues to be the primary contributor to GHG emissions in Vermont, according to the 2020 Annual Energy Report by the State Department of Public Service. In 2018, transportation accounted for 46.7% of Vermont’s greenhouse gas emissions. See this new public transit report from VTrans and Sustainable Transportation Vermont for some […]

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February 2020 E-News: Updates from VNRC

February 2020 E-News  Thanks for taking time during this busy season to catch up with our latest news. We hope to see you soon at one of these upcoming events! LATEST NEWS 2020 Plan for Climate Action in Vermont — On January 14, VNRC presented a policy plan for climate action in 2020. We were joined […]

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VT Interfaith Power & Light – Faith Climate Action Day – Feb. 20

Faith Climate Action Day – Feb. 20 Faith Climate Action Day at the State House Thursday, February 20, 2020, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Vermont Interfaith Power & Light, Vermont Interfaith Action, and VPIRG Join people of faith and conscience who will show up in strength to let our leaders know that we […]

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News and events from Crow’s Path

February Newsletter In this newsletter: Presenting Frederick Castor Olmstead | A Sticker and a Story Summer Teacher Training | Reading Vermont’s Landscape Girls Circle | Continues through Winter & Spring February & April Vacation Camps | A few spots left!  Summer Camp Registration | Open Enrollment Until February 15 Wild Burlington Lecture Series | Return of the Red-winged Blackbird Vermont City […]

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Registration open: Green Infrastructure Operation & Maintenance Summit, Feb. 27, 2020

Registration is open for the Green Infrastructure Operation & Maintenance Summit Date:               Thursday, February 27, 2020 Time:               9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location:         Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont Join us for the day to learn about and discuss the operation and maintenance of green infrastructure in Vermont and the New York side of the […]

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Climate Change and a New Era of Geopolitics in the Arctic – 2/19/20

What is the rest of the world doing to combat climate change? What impact will the effects of climate change have on global geopolitics? Join us on February 19 from 6:00-7:30pm as we tackle these pressing questions. Hear from special guest Dr. Rebecca Pincus on Climate Change and A New Era of Geopolitics in the Arctic. Dr. Pincus is an Assistant Professor in […]

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City Market events & classes: The Art and Science of Kombucha, Valentine’s Day Yoga, and Fire Cider Making

The Art and Science of Kombucha Wednesday, February 5, 2020 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm City Market, Downtown Store (map) Start making kombucha at home! Kombucha is a fermentation of sweetened tea. In this class, we’ll learn how to make it and also discuss why fermented foods are so beneficial. Participants will take home a “scoby” […]

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VGBN – New Website + Awards Competition Announcement

We’re thrilled to announce the… launch of our new website! Visit our new website here! Thank you to our members, partners and colleagues for contributing beautiful photographs. We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead, and hope you enjoy checking it out. The 2019 Vermont’s Greenest Building Awards Competition is now open for submissions!  Previous Greenest […]

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Public Meetings About Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) Coming Up – Find One Near You!

Throughout January and February, Vermont state officials and regional planning commission staff are hosting four public information meetings to discuss the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), a regional program that would place a cap on emissions from fossil fuel companies and use revenue raised to help participating states invest in cleaner transportation options. Modeled after the […]

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REV It Up: VT Climate News!

Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram CLIMATE- AT THE STATE HOUSE Unlike anything we’ve seen before, climate dominated discussion at the State House as the 2020 Legislative Session opened earlier this month. The Vermont Youth Lobby presented legislators with resolutions from the Youth Climate Congress. Watch the video here.  Representative Sarah Copeland-Hanzas discussed the goals of the […]

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