Abagael Giles
Vermont Public
Burlington, VT, United States
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Letting forests grow old will soon be allowed under Vermont's Current Use Program
A new law will make it easier for some landowners to let their forests grow old — by making them eligible for a tax break. → Read More
It was a big year for Act 250 and climate change in the Vermont Statehouse. What shook out?
Lawmakers this session considered major changes to Act 250, Vermont’s biggest land use and development law. They tussled with Gov. Scott over how Act 250 is governed and new environmental protections, ultimately scoring a veto. But they also made some headway when it comes to making Act 250 friendlier to affordable housing projects in village centers. So what made it to the finish line? → Read More
Gov. Scott vetoes major land and water conservation bill
The bill would have set a goal to conserve 30% of Vermont's land by 2030, then further by 2050. → Read More
Gov. Scott signs environmental justice policy and 2 other major environmental bills into law
Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday signed into law a bill that creates Vermont’s first ever environmental justice policy. → Read More
The Vermont Legislature has adjourned. It did a LOT of stuff this year
Vermont lawmakers on Thursday closed the books on a session that resulted in historic new investments in housing, climate initiatives and human services. → Read More
Veto override for clean heat measure fails in the Vermont House
An effort to override Gov. Phil Scott's veto of the clean heat standard bill failed narrowly Tuesday in the Vermont House. → Read More
Lawmakers, governor weigh first ever environmental justice policy for Vermont
Vermont has a reputation for strong environmental regulations. But it’s one of the last states in New England to have an environmental justice policy on the books. Lawmakers are weighing a bill this week that would create one. → Read More
Vermont Senate advances transformative bill to overhaul how the state heats its buildings
The Vermont Senate voted Friday to advance a clean heat standard. The measure passed the House earlier this session. → Read More
Poll finds most Vermonters expect major impacts from climate change in the next 30 years
Fifty-eight percent of Vermonters surveyed expect climate change will have a "major" impact on life in the state over the next 30 years. That's according to a recent VPR-Vermont PBS poll. Here's what the state might look in 2050. → Read More
Upholding precedent, Vt. Supreme Court amends pivotal Act 250 decision over Cavendish quarry
The Vermont Supreme Court on Friday amended a controversial decision that would have set major precedent for the way Vermont’s land use law, Act 250, is applied in towns that don’t have local zoning regulations. → Read More
Reporter Debrief: Vt. lawmakers are weighing historic regulations on fossil fuel companies
Lawmakers are weighing a policy that would bring major changes to the way Vermonters heat their homes and businesses. The idea is to create a clean heat standard that would slowly change the existing fossil fuels-based market to reduce emissions — without crushing small businesses along the way. → Read More
Vermont just a adopted a Climate Action Plan. Here's how it says we should reduce emissions.
Vermont’s Climate Council on Wednesday adopted the state’s first ever Climate Action Plan. It details how Vermont will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to comply with the Global Warming Solutions Act through 2030. With more than 230 recommendations, here are some key policies proposed for reducing emissions. → Read More
As Vermont Works On A Climate Action Plan, Youth Activists Look To Rebuild Their Movement
Leading up to the pandemic, the Vermont Youth Lobby was staging big demonstrations to call for adults to take bold action on climate change. Now, as the state prepares its first ever Climate Action Plan, a new generation of leaders is ready to re-launch their movement. → Read More
Sen. Bernie Sanders: COVID Relief Bill Is The Only Chance To Raise Minimum Wage This Session
Another major COVID-19 relief bill is working its way through Congress. The $1.9 trillion package is expected to be voted on by the House next week, and it → Read More
Is Vermont Doing Enough To Address Racial Inequities In Its Vaccine Program?
Ahead of vaccine rollout, the Vermont Department of Health Department is working with members of various communities as health liaisons to make sure they → Read More
Navigating A Holiday Solo This Year? Here Are Some Helpful Tips
When Gov. Phil Scott announced a prohibition on meeting up with anyone outside your household for basically anything other than allowable essential → Read More
Winooski Poised To Send First Openly Transgender Lawmaker To The Statehouse
On Tuesday, first-time candidate Taylor Small of Winooski won one of two seats in the Vermont House for the Chittenden 6-7 district. Small is a Progressive → Read More
Candidate Conversations: Ralph Corbo Runs For Lieutenant Governor
Ralph Corbo is a candidate for lieutenant governor from Wallingford. His name appears on the ballot with the party affiliation “Banish The F-35s.” In the → Read More
Candidate Conversations: Emily Peyton Runs For Governor
Emily Peyton is running for governor as a candidate with the “Truth Matters” party. She believes in the right of citizens to decline vaccines and disputes → Read More
An Update On The Outbreak In Shoreham From A Nurse On The Ground
This week, public health officials announced that 27 employees at Champlain Orchards in Shoreham have tested positive for COVID-19. All are men who → Read More