Vermont Natural Resources Council
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Read News and stories about the latest Environmental and Climate-related developments here at VNRC. VNRC is a non-profit that aims to protect and enhances Vermont's natural environments, vibrant communities, rural character and unique sense of place, and prepares the state for future challenges and opportunities.
Vermont Natural Resources Council
3d ago
Another week in March, another week of bills crossing over to the next chamber as the “money” committees take on policy bills that have tax or spend provisions. This week,... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
6d ago
Welcome back to the Climate Dispatch! As we near the end of policy crossover week in Montpelier, there is a lot in flux and a lot at stake. What remains... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
1w ago
March 11, 2025 Montpelier, VT – Yesterday in Montpelier, the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), the Preservation Trust of Vermont, and AARP Vermont convened stakeholders from across the state to... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
2w ago
We are at a major turning point when it comes to the vitality of our landscape. We are faced with multiple crises, but rather than working together, we are becoming... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
2w ago
Welcome back to the Climate Dispatch! Last week, you heard about Republican leadership efforts in the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives to roll back fundamental provisions of the Global... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
3w ago
Act 181, the Act 250 modernization bill that passed last year, includes important policies focused on protecting forests and critical resource areas. The bill includes a provision to encourage planning... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
3w ago
The House Republican Minority Leader, Patricia McCoy (R-Poultney) has introduced H.289 to nullify the requirements of Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard and the Global Warming Solutions Act, Vermont’s foundational climate legislation.... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
1M ago
Dear Vermont Senators & Representatives: For too long, Vermont’s transit system has been operating without the adequate and sustainable dedicated funding it needs to meet the needs of commuters, visitors,... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
1M ago
It’s been another busy week at the Vermont State House as the legislature gets closer to the mid-March crossover date–the halfway point of the session when bills pass from the... Read more ..read more
Vermont Natural Resources Council
1M ago
In 2025, we are committed to protecting critical progress on our issues while welcoming new, innovative solutions to the most pressing issues facing Vermonters today, from climate resilience to affordability.... Read more ..read more