Here's a look at what James Murdoch, Liz Murdoch and Prue Murdoch MacLeod’s giving histories tell us about what they might fund with their shares of the payout.| Inside Philanthropy
Trump just announced plans to kill a $7 billion program Bernie created to deliver solar to low-income Americans. The only chance Vermonters have to benefit from this program is if Vermont challenges that outrageous move in court – but given Gov. Scott’s recent actions, we have every reason to believe his administration could undercut a challenge by Vermont’s Attorney General.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The Trump administration’s new AI action plan aims to make the US a leader in developing and deploying the technology. This sweeping proposal would fast-track AI development by exempting data centers from environmental protections. It may also increase reliance on fossil fuels. Experts warn it could strain US water and power supplies, deepen pollution in vulnerable communities and sideline clean energy.| The New Lede
Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), released the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s proposal to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding: “The Trump Administration’s move to dismantle the endangerment finding is exactly what we’d expect to see out of … VPIRG Statement on Proposed Repeal of EPA’s Endangerment Finding Read More » The post VPIRG ...| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The Scott undermined the attorney general's effort to unfreeze nearly $17 million federal funding for vehicle chargers.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY Protecting Vermont’s Climate Progress from Rollbacks One of the most important outcomes of the 2025 legislative session was the successful defense of Vermont’s foundational climate policies. From the beginning of the year, attacks on climate action have come hard and fast from both President Trump and Governor Phil Scott. While many … 2025 Legislative End of Session Update Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Last year, after devastating floods that swept across our state, the Vermont legislature took a bold and necessary step by passing Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act. This landmark law is designed to do what’s only fair: require the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, which profited for decades while knowingly fueling the climate crisis, to help pay … Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
For the Climate Superfund to succeed, this critical work must be funded. The State Senate is considering that funding now – please urge your state senators to support the funding necessary to implement the Climate Superfund Act.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Days after President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to once again pull out of the Paris Climate Accord, Governor Phil Scott – reflected in the budget and policy proposals he put forward today – called to fundamentally retreat from Vermont’s commitment to climate action.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Vermonters have made it clear that the status quo just isn’t working. At VPIRG, we’ve never been real big on preserving the status quo anyway. Our work to protect Vermont’s people, environment, & democracy will continue in 2025. From guarding our online privacy to ensuring the safety of our food and products, we’re seeking progress … 2025 Legislative Priorities Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Earlier this year, the Vermont Legislature overrode a gubernatorial veto to pass an expansion of the state’s Renewable Energy Standard, or RES, putting us on track to delivering 100% renewable energy statewide by 2035. The Renewable Energy Standard is a framework through which Vermont’s electrical utilities are required to acquire energy from renewable sources and … 5 Things to Know About the Renewable Energy Standard Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The Affordable Heat Act (S.5) is a policy designed to help ensure that every Vermonter can access cleaner, more affordable heat — not just those who already have the resources to do so. In 2023, the Vermont Legislature passed S.5, commencing a comprehensive two-year process to explore, shape and consider implementing a “clean heat” thermal … About the Affordable Heat Act (S.5) Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The Climate Superfund Act was passed into law by the Vermont Legislature earlier this year and marks a new era in the effort to hold the world’s largest polluters responsible for the mess they have made. For the first time, Big Oil will be held financially accountable for knowingly damaging our climate and doing nothing … 5 Things to Know About the Climate Superfund Act Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
The Vermont Senate gave final approval today to landmark legislation that holds the largest fossil fuel companies financially accountable for a portion of the costs of climate change.| Vermont Public Interest Research Group