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All posts by Jack O'Callaghan

Youth demand for climate action grows louder

By Jack O'Callaghan on May 08, 2019 in News Updates

On May 1, 2019 students from across Vermont marched to the State House lawn to call on their political leaders to keep their commitment to the Paris Climate Accord. Hundreds […]

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Economy, Equity, Environment,

By Jack O'Callaghan on March 19, 2019 in In the News, News Updates

Listen to Rep. Diana González speak about why her plan to address our dependence on fossil fuels is not only good for our environment, but will also be an investment […]

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H.477: The Vermont Equity & Infrastructure Act

By Jack O'Callaghan on February 28, 2019 in News Updates, Resources

H.477: the Vermont Equity & Infrastructure Act is the most ambitious climate legislation introduced in 2019. Listen to Rep. Diana González speak about why addressing our dependence on fossil fuels […]

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Vermont CEOs call for carbon pricing

By Jack O'Callaghan on February 26, 2019 in In the News, News Updates
Bram Kleppner of Danforth Pewter, Ted Castle of Rhino Foods, Representative Sarah Copeland-Hanzas (D-Bradford), Jen Kimmich of The Alchemist, Mark Curran of Black River Produce, Joey Bergstein of Seventh Generation, and Matthew McCarthy, of Ben & Jerry’s.

Business leaders from some of Vermont’s most iconic companies on Wednesday called on the Governor and the Legislature to pass a comprehensive climate action package this session that moves the […]

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New study provides road map for strengthening the Vermont economy, addressing income inequality and protecting the environment

By Jack O'Callaghan on January 24, 2019 in In the News, News Updates
Daniel Barlow of Vermont Businesses of Social Responsibility, standing with representatives of a broad cross section of 25 organizations releasing a shared climate action platform for the 2019 legislative session.

The highly-respected and nonpartisan Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office released a strategic road map for actions Vermont policy makers can take to strengthen the local economy, create jobs, lower the […]

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Audubon Vermont Joins Energy Independent Vermont Coalition!

By Jack O'Callaghan on January 15, 2019 in In the News, News Updates
the Hermit Thrush

Audubon Vermont recognizes that climate change is the biggest threat facing birds today, and that we must act now to reduce carbon pollution. Today, Audubon Vermont announces they are joining […]

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Strong Showing for Pollution Pricing in St. Albans

By Jack O'Callaghan on September 29, 2017 in News Updates

The third Vermont Climate Action Commission public hearing took place Thursday night in St. Albans City Hall Auditorium. Vermonters from Franklin, Chittenden and Grand Isle counties came to voice their […]

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Overwhelming Support for Carbon Pricing at Manchester CAC Hearing

By Jack O'Callaghan on September 25, 2017 in News Updates

Thursday night was a night that few who were in attendance will forget anytime soon. The atmosphere was electric as Vermonters from all over Bennington County shuffled into the amphitheater […]

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Recent Posts

  • October 2019 Energy Independent Vermont Update
  • Youth demand for climate action grows louder
  • Economy, Equity, Environment,
  • H.477: The Vermont Equity & Infrastructure Act
  • Vermont CEOs call for carbon pricing

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