Aug 6, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Legislative Session, Sustainable Communities
The data center bill Gov. Phil Scott vetoed, H.727, was among the strongest such laws written in any state. AI data centers are driving up electricity bills across the country, and having major impacts on air, water and climate pollution in the process. And here in...
May 4, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy Dispatch, General, Sustainable Communities
Greven Field in Cavendish on Dec. 18, 2023, courtesy of Cavendish Connects My name is Sereena, I’m the 2026 Legislative Intern for Vermont Conservation Voters, Vermont Natural Resources Council, and Vermont Planners Association. I’m pleased to be the guest host on...
Jan 19, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General, Legislative Session
For Vermonters who care deeply about the environment and climate, the 2024 election was a setback. And nationally, I think the term ‘setback’ doesn’t do justice to the grim reality. Our national partner, League of Conservation Voters, recently published a...
Jan 12, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General, Legislative Session
Legislators are asked to do a lot, show up for so many issues and find solutions on behalf of many organizations and causes. For newer legislators, this can be really overwhelming. Where will they focus their time and attention? How do you balance it all and learn...
Jan 7, 2026 | 2026, Climate, Core Issues, Democracy, Democracy Dispatch, Elections, General, Legislative Session
photo: Lauren Hierl (executive director, Vermont Natural Resources), Justin Marsh (political director, Vermont Conservation Voters), and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (D-VT-At Large) in the Vermont State House in February 2023. Photo by Ben Sarle. Happy new year! A...
Jun 10, 2024 | 2024, Climate
This year, the Vermont Legislature worked hard to address the climate challenges we are experiencing. Flood safety, making Big Oil pay for climate disasters, modernizing Vermont’s renewable energy standard, allowing thermal energy networks, banning PFAS, protecting...
