How could a bill with such a great name be so destructive? Because it gives emissions reduction priority over other aspects of climate action—like environmental protection. Developers will use this law to justify energy projects that degrade the natural resources that mitigate climate impacts on Vermont.
Read MoreEnergy development must be a part of a sensible climate action program for Vermont. But if development is not done right, energy projects can worsen climate impacts, not mitigate them.
In Vermont, we have seen more than our share of bad energy projects.
Read MoreThe Vermont Legislature is about to give its final approval to a bill called “The Global Warming Solutions Act.”
Needless to say, the bill, H.688, does not solve global warming. In fact, the bill is downright bad climate policy because it prioritizes emissions reductions over environmental protection.
Read MoreWhen the Vermont Legislature reconvenes in August, lawmakers will consider giving their final approval to the bill they have misnamed “The Global Warming Solutions Act.”
Then it will go to Governor Scott’s desk.
If only the bill offered a solution to the problem of global warming. But it does not. In fact, the bill will most likely worsen the impacts of climate change in Vermont.
Read MoreEnergize Vermont opened applications for Energy Committee Assistance Grants to municipal energy committees in Vermont towns. The grants are intended to fund outreach and communication efforts to support WindowDressers workshops.
Read MoreA new United Nations report warns that exploitation of land and water resources increases atmospheric CO2 and threatens our food security. Ironically, much of the degradation of these vital resources is a by-product of food production and misguided attempts to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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