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Fantastic news! Yesterday, the Vermont House passed the Vermont Global Warming Solutions Act (H.688) with 102 representatives taking a stand for real climate action in Vermont. The 102-45 vote margin means we expect there will be enough votes to override Governor Scott’s decision – if he chooses to veto this pollution-reducing, job-creating bill. This […] Contact your lawmakers today to urge them to support the Global Warming Solutions Act! Earlier this week, lawmakers reconvened for the final days of the 2020 legislative session, with a primary focus on finalizing a FY 2021 budget. That said, a few key policy priorities remain in play, including the important, job-creating, pollution-reducing, Global Warming […] Recommends New Federal Policy, Support for Low- and Moderate-Income Communities, and New Finance Tools Montpelier, VT – Clean Energy Group (CEG), a national nonprofit organization that has worked on multiple battery storage issues over the last several years, has proposed a comprehensive series of new policy actions the federal government could take to accelerate […] Climate Justice Coalition Urges State Reps to Close Loophole for Polluting Power Plants in MA Climate Bill (Springfield) A diverse coalition of community, social, civic, and public health organizations sent a strongly-worded letterto Springfield state representatives urging them to close a loophole in the House climate package that would pave the way for a controversial […] Rock Concert fire show (Les Panchyshyn, Wikimedia Commons) By George Harvey Freedom of speech? Imagine being in at a really great indoor rock concert. You got a really good seat, about five rows back from the stage and right in the center of the theater. Exiting out will be a chore, […] Calling for investigation of the possibility of treason and crimes against humanity By George Harvey One of the wonderful things we have in the Vermont is a real democracy, in which the voice of the people can be heard. The Representative Town Meeting of Brattleboro, Vermont voted on the following motion, which I […] Breaking: The Trump administration just approved the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, but this fight is far from over. Take action: Urge the Nebraska PSC to reject the state permit! Take action: Urge the Nebraska PSC to reject the state permit! The Trump administration just approved the presidential permit for the Keystone […] Martin Luther King Jr. Have a good Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Green Energy Times. His words possibly mean more today than ever. Dear Readers of Green Energy Times, The first presidential debate is behind us, with only minor mention of some of the critical science issues of our day. The next president must be prepared to defend science-based laws, such as the Clean Air Act, from attacks; strengthen government scientists’ ability to do their jobs through better […] Vermont Workers’ Center leaders are joining a grassroots delegation at Paris climate talks calling for system change, not just climate change. Shela Linton and Senowa Mize-Fox, of Brattleboro and Burlington, head to Paris this week to attend the United Nations’ COP21 global climate negotiations from December 3rd to December 11th. The two VWC representatives will […] |
ASES Solar: Call for Participation  Exciting news! The Call for Participation for ASES’ 50th Annual National Solar Conference, SOLAR 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future is OPEN. Send in your proposal(s) before January 15, 2021 at ases.org/participate2021. The conference will take place August 3-6, 2021 in Boulder, CO on the University of Colorado, Boulder campus. Contact conference@ases.org if you have any questions. See you at #SOLAR2021Boulder!
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