Amid major carbon price buzz, register for CCL’s November conference The prospects for passing a carbon price this year continue to grow, thanks in large part to the advocacy of CCL volunteers. A major story appeared in the New York Times on Friday, where Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, “confirmed that […]
Continue readingVBSR Community Bulletin Opportunities and news for a just, thriving, and transformative economy for all people and the planet This monthly, member-only communication features opportunities and member news from throughout VBSR’s statewide community, including: Member News, Upcoming Member Events, Member Job Listings, Member DiscountsTo ensure your content is included in this monthly communication, be sure to: Post jobs, news and events to our website, Offer a member-to-member discount in your member profile.Questions? […]
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 readingAs the state of Vermont is working to draft its Climate Action Plan, I am working with Vermont CAP Agencies to engage and empower low- and moderate- income Vermonters on the issue of climate change. I am sending this email in this capacity, seeking your help to reach out to college students who are interested […]
Continue readingNEWS OF THE WEEKColumbia U Pledges Fossil Free Buildings The university announced recently that it will no longer install new fossil fuel connections in any new construction, refresh or renovation projects. To support this transition, the university will evaluate how to fully electrify the campus by replacing the onsite combustion of fossil fuels with clean, […]
Continue readingShelburne Farms is a campus for learning. Through partnerships and our own programming, we offer opportunities for all ages — from preschoolers to college students to professional educators — to explore the natural landscape, learn from experts, and engage with the big ideas of sustainability. Read on to discover a few of these stories. Vermont Leads […]
Continue readingScience & Environmental Studies Graduate School Virtual FairOctober 12, 2021
Applications for The Fund for American Studies’ Spring 2022 Capital Semester program in Washington, D.C. are being accepted until the final deadline of November 15.Please encourage students looking to gain professional experience in the Nation’s Capital to apply by the October 12 Early Deadline to receive priority scholarship consideration. The comprehensive Capital Semester program includes:12 academic credits from George Mason University.A guaranteed internship […]
Continue readingFrom October 2nd to October 24th, Migrant Justice will embark on a 3-week speaking tour, taking us to 7 states for a total of 28 presentations. The Dignity Tour will bring us to audiences around the region to share the success story of the Milk with Dignity program and the “new day for human rights […]
Continue readingImagine waking up in the year 2040… Can you envision a future where we’ve solved our climate crisis, poverty, and our most pressing social and racial justice problems?Imagine a world where we’ve ended global poverty, where we’ve made the shift to 100% renewable energy, where our economy is organized around justice and equity and the […]
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