Tag: Vermont

In a sweeping defense of oil and gas corporations, the Trump administration has filed federal lawsuits against four states to block efforts aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages—an aggressive action legal experts warn undermines state authority and sets a dangerous precedent.

Should the bill survive the legal challenges as expected, Vermont will be the first state in the nation to force Big Oil to pay for the climate disasters caused by its products.

"Cities are key to a low-carbon future ... And pioneers across the world are already demonstrating that the transition is possible."

State Integrity Investigation gave low grades to Green Mountain State.

Despite the defeat in Congress, the pro-labeling campaign had had a huge impact - and the campaign’s effort to educate the public is paying off.

Any bill on GMO labeling that would result in anything less than mandatory on-package labeling is unacceptable.

It’s clear that food companies are quietly preparing for Vermont’s seemingly inevitable label law.

Dannon will work with farmers to maintain company wide standards for animal welfare and soil standards.

"Our democracy works best when people can actually participate in it."

Bernie Sanders focuses on the environmental issue of fracking this week while campaigning in New York and Pennsylvania.