May 12, 2023
Victory in Vermont: State Passes Affordable Heat Act
With your help, Vermont’s Legislature overrode Governor Scott’s veto to sign this critical bill into law.
Author: Elena Mihaly
Apr 19, 2023
The Vermont Affordable Heat Act can Keep Us Moving
This new bill can slash polluting emissions from our buildings and clean up Vermont’s heating fuel supply.
Aug 25, 2022
After CLF Push, GlobalFoundries Adheres to Vermont’s Climate Laws
If the state Public Utility Commission approves this landmark deal, it will mark a victory for Vermonters and the climate.
Apr 08, 2022
Vermont Farmers Want to Get Clean Water Right – Here’s What’s Getting in the Way
Over the last several years, Vermont’s farmers have made tremendous progress in cutting dangerous phosphorus pollution from their properties. But a longstanding turf war between two state agencies is putting that progress at risk.
Jun 24, 2020
UPDATE: Dangerous Heat Waves Demand Immediate Climate Action
UPDATE: Vermont is once again caught in the midst of a blinding heatwave. Our state has never been this hot for this long in June – and it’s not letting up. From Maine to the Arctic Circle and around the globe, regions that typically don’t experience this type of heat are breaking temperature records. Like… Continue reading UPDATE: Dangerous Heat Waves Demand Immediate Climate Action
Sep 09, 2019
Is Toxic Landfill Wastewater Coming to a Stream or Farm Near You?
The owners of the Coventry landfill are champing at the bit to supersize Vermont’s only active disposal site. But state regulators are holding out on approving one last permit needed for the expansion. This is because Casella has not yet addressed how it will safely dispose of one of the landfill’s most toxin-laden byproducts: leachate.… Continue reading Is Toxic Landfill Wastewater Coming to a Stream or Farm Near You?
Oct 03, 2018
New Stormwater Regulations Could Clean Up Vermont’s Waters
Pollution from stormwater runoff is one of the biggest threats to clean water in New England. A new permitting rule could improve stormwater pollution in Vermont.
May 14, 2018
Climate Change Preparedness on Trial
Harvey. Irma. Maria. Nate. Last year, during a 45-day period, eight consecutive named storms strengthened into hurricanes. All told, the 2017 hurricane season was the most expensive in history, causing more than $200 billion in damage nationwide. Meanwhile, so-called 100-year floods are becoming so common the metric is losing its meaning and utility. For instance,… Continue reading Climate Change Preparedness on Trial
Jan 30, 2018
Rising Seas, Rising Standards of Care
In 2013, a two-day downpour struck the Chicago area, causing massive flooding, overflowing sewers, and millions of dollars in property damage. After the clean-up, Farmers Insurance company filed a landmark class action lawsuit against the Water Reclamation District for greater Chicago on behalf of its policyholders and other property insurance companies affected by the flooding.… Continue reading Rising Seas, Rising Standards of Care
Nov 02, 2017
CLF Sues Vermont Agency for Letting Towns Dump More Pollution into Lake Champlain
Vermonters see firsthand the disastrous impacts of too much phosphorus pouring into Lake Champlain when favorite swimming beaches close and toxic blue-green algae coats portions of the lake in a stinky slime. So why does the state Agency of Natural Resources want to let towns dump more phosphorus pollution into the lake?
