Vermont Archives

Sep 10, 2025

What Is The Future of EVs? They’re Still Charging Ahead

The future of EVs remains hopeful despite the Trump administration’s attacks on progress. People still want (and benefit from) them.

A close up of a hand plugging in an electric vehicle charger.

Sep 09, 2025

By Revoking the Endangerment Finding, Trump is Putting Us All in Danger

Scrapping the Endangerment Finding both sets us back from the fundamental obligation of protecting health, but impedes the urgent action we need to address climate change.

Aug 22, 2025

CLF, NOFA Asks Court to Throw Out Challenge to VT Climate Superfund Law

CLF and NOFA-VT are asking a federal court to dismiss lawsuits that attempt to overturn Vermont’s groundbreaking Climate Superfund Act.

An aerial view of Waterbury, Vermont's flooding during the intense rainstorm of Summer 2023. Houses are submerged up to their doorsteps.

Aug 13, 2025

Protecting “Blue Spaces” to Protect Mental Health

Being in and around water has powerful benefits for your health

Aug 13, 2025

What Is Energy Efficiency?

Investing in more efficient technology to power our homes and businesses now can save us money on our utility bills in the long run.

Aug 11, 2025

How Climate Change is Making Summer Humidity Worse

No, it’s not just you. Summers across New England are getting more humid. Failing deodorant and the inability to cool off by opening the windows at night are our new realities under the extreme weather caused by climate change.

A child plays in fountain to beat summer humidity

Aug 08, 2025

Impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on New England’s Clean Energy Economy

We break down how this disastrous bill will impact us here in New England. The bottom line: The news isn’t good, but in the end, the clean energy economy is unstoppable.

A port area shows offshore wind infrastructure

Aug 04, 2025

Heat Pumps Can Keep You Cool in the Summer

When temperatures climb, this climate-friendly technology can help keep you cool, too.

Heat pumps on the outside of a grey, wooden home while it is sunny outside.

Jul 24, 2025

New England’s Electricity Prices Keep Rising – This Policy Solution Can Help

A new way to set electricity rates can keep costs low while encouraging utilities to improve their service.

an electricity tranmission tower and wires against a blue sky with a solar flare. It is from viewpoint of looking up from the ground.

Jul 23, 2025

Beneath the Surface, Humans are Threatening Biodiversity in Gulf of Maine Ecosystems

Biodiversity is key to a healthy, thriving Gulf of Maine, but we’re putting it at risk