All posts by Tom Hughes

Donald Trump’s anti-climate agenda threatens Vermont’s economy and endangers Vermonters’ health. While the president retreats to bygone days when coal was king, there are no coal mining jobs in Vermont. […]

Last week, Gov. Phil Scott took the oath of office and issued his first executive order. It’s a good one. He directed every state agency and department to focus on […]

At a press conference in Montpelier today, Energy Independent Vermont released data from a survey of likely Vermont voters.  The key findings include: Vermonters believe global warming is happening, understand […]

The highly-regarded Vermont Council on Rural Development released its Vermont Climate Change Economy Council “Progress for Vermont” report and action plan today. The Council, chaired by Federal District Judge William […]