Wind must be part of VTs energy future
February 2, 2012
Countering a group of anti-wind activists gathered at the State House today, Vermont’s largest environmental and consumer advocacy group made clear that responsible development of our state’s renewable wind resources, both large and small, is an essential part of our clean energy future.
Join the Call for Vermont's Clean Energy future
January 30, 2012
In the coming weeks, the legislature is considering taking big steps to realize Vermont's clean energy future:
Staying Strong on VY: Rally held at State House
January 25, 2012
Holding signs and banners, citizens gathered to express their support for retiring Vermont Yankee
On Monday, Vermonters gathered outside the State House in Montpelier to thank Governor Shumlin and other state leaders for moving Vermont toward a clean energy future and for their support for retiring Vermont Yankee on...
Judge rules against Vermont; VY decision likely headed to Public Service Board
January 19, 2012
U.S. District Court Judge Garvan Murtha just released his ruling in Entergy Louisiana’s lawsuit against the state of Vermont regarding Vermont Yankee. In a blow to clean energy and the public interest, Murtha sided with Entergy in striking down key sections of Vermont law. He didn’t give Entergy everything it wanted though, and the state retains some...
On Anniversary of Citizens United, We're Pushing to Overturn It
January 18, 2012
Today, the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Vermont lawmakers and activists are holding a press conference in support of a state resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to overturn the ruling and challenge the notion of corporate personhood.
Save the Date: Health Reform 2012 - What's Next and Why it Matters
January 13, 2012
Excited about Vermont heading toward universal health care but concerned about what the federal reforms coming our way means for your or your business' coverage?
What does "federal health benefit exchange" even mean?
We hear you: it's confusing...
VPIRG Works to Ban Fracking in Vermont
January 13, 2012
VPIRG is working to make Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing. Hydrofracking, or fracking as the practice is also known, can be extremely hazardous to the environment and a danger to public health for a number of reasons. This issue has recieved extensive media attention recently due to...
