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Hierl: Governor Scott missing the mark on climate change
Submit comments to the Scott administration here. To the surprise of many, a recent Agency of Natural Resources report showed that Vermont’s statewide greenhouse gas pollution emissions are rising. Given all the impressive work we’ve done developing clean local...
Scott administration rule change favors industry over kids
For Immediate Release: December 8, 2017 Contact: Paul Burns, VPIRG, 802-793-1985 Lauren Hierl, VCV, 860-670-2629 Scott administration rule change favors industry over kids Montpelier - In a surprise move late Thursday, the administration of Gov. Phil...
They protect us when it matters; let’s return the favor
Across the country, people like you are stepping up and saying: enough is enough. We deserve better protections from toxic chemicals in our drinking water and products in our home. In Vermont, we're lucky to have a broad base of support for toxic reform legislation...
Looking ahead to 2018 – with your input!
From Lauren Hierl, VCV Political Director If you're like me, you probably dread opening up the latest newspaper or your favorite online news outlet. It's hard to read about the most recent federal assault on clean air, or climate action, or undermining vulnerable...
Election Day 2017
As voters in many parts of the country head to the polls today, we will be anxiously awaiting the results – and what those results will mean for the future of our country. A strong democracy depends on engaged citizens who vote, and who are willing to advocate for the...
VNRC seeking part-time office associate
Our partners the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), a non-profit environmental advocacy organization founded in 1963, is seeking a part-time Office Associate to join our team in Montpelier. This half-time position will provide general office support with...