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
Duration: Two-year commitment from Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – end of canvass August 2027 Job Summary: The VPIRG Fellowship is a two-year entry-level organizing and advocacy position that gives you the training and hands on experience to be a leader. This is your opportunity to make an immediate impact on campaigns that protect and promote …| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
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
Duration: Two-year commitment from Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – end of canvass August 2027 Job Summary: The VPIRG Fellowship is a two-year entry-level organizing and advocacy position that gives you the training and hands on experience to be a leader. This is your opportunity to make an immediate impact on campaigns that protect and promote … VPIRG is hiring For Our Organizing & Advocacy Fellowship! Read More »| 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
Vermonters concerned about the state’s threatened bees and other pollinators are celebrating the July 1, 2025 implementation of legislation to restrict the application of toxic neonicotinoid pesticides (“neonics”) in the state. On June 17th, 2024, Vermont legislators overrode Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of H.706 (now Act 182) that phases out the use of nearly all … Vermont’s Neonicotinoid Restrictions Take Effect: Advocates Urge Timely Action on Rules to Protect Pollinators Read More ...| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
Job Opening: Part-Time Summer Bike Technician VPIRG is seeking a reliable, qualified bike technician with a passion for grassroots democracy to help us maintain our bike fleet for summer canvassers. VPIRG is a strong and growing environmental advocacy organization with 16 full-time, year-round staff and a team of over 50 canvassers. Our summer canvass travels … Job Opening: Summer Bike Technician (Part-Time) Read More » The post Job Opening: Summer Bike Technician (Part-Time) appeared firs...| 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
Gov. Phil Scott signed into law further restrictions on the use of toxic PFAS in firefighting gear, dental floss, cleaning products, and fluorine-treated containers.| 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
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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
Recent headlines like “95 Million Americans Have PFAS-Laced Drinking Water” underscore the alarming prevalence of toxic PFAS chemicals—also known as “forever chemicals”—in our food, bodies, and environment. From drinking water contamination to game meat consumption advisories, the evidence is clear: PFAS are a widespread problem and a threat to human health. What’s less clear—until now—is … The Truth About Toxic PFAS Chemicals—and How Retailers Are Responding Read More »| Vermont Public Interest Research Group
VPIRG report provides consumers with tips for avoiding excessive and potentially toxic plastic packaging and products this holiday season. Nowhere on Earth is free from plastic pollution these days, from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean canyons. The problem gets worse each year and seems to peak during the holiday season when household trash … 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
