Accusations fly after Pownal Selectboard member resignation
“We have liberty-minded citizens who are afraid to voice their opinions and speak up because they know they will be on the receiving end of some pretty vicious attacks,” Jarvis said.
State Headliners: Election Day mattered to state, national, global energy policies
Election Day results from Vermont and across the United States may profoundly affect state, national and global energy policy.
Billions needed to rebuild California communities after wildfires
Wildfires raging across California could cost the insurance industry anywhere from $8.6 billion to $13 billion, according to estimates. But that’s only part of the financial burden that will be borne by Californians.
Environmentalists urging new Democratic Congress to investigate Exxon
An influential environmentalist organization is urging the upcoming Congress to investigate ExxonMobil and other major fossil fuel companies regarding their alleged contribution to man-made climate change.
McClaughry: Climate issues fared poorly on state ballots
In Washington State, the carbon tax initiative went down to defeat by a 56-44 margin.
Jerry Brown blames ‘those who deny’ global warming for deadly wildfires
California Gov. Jerry Brown said “those who deny” man-made global warming are “definitely contributing” to the deadly, devastating wildfires forcing thousands of residents out of their homes.
Once critical, environmentalists have changed their tune on nuclear power
In what could be the beginning of an about-face from environmentalists, one high-profile organization is calling for financially struggling nuclear plants to remain open.
Trump’s new acting AG is against climate crusades against Exxon
President Donald Trump’s interim replacement for out-going Attorney General Jeff Sessions was an instrumental cog in the effort to investigate state attorneys general involved in a climate probe against ExxonMobil.
Flemming: New fuel efficiency standards will save lives and money
The Trump administration is rolling back motor vehicle regulations in a way that will likely save lives and money.
Nearly 100 conservative leaders voice support for Trump’s CAFE reforms
More than 90 prominent conservatives signed a letter Wednesday urging President Donald Trump to push forward on major reforms to a California program created decades ago to regulate fuel consumption.
New sound study indicates sound violation for Sheffield Wind
For several years, one old-school Vermont senior has been the tip of the spear in the fight against industrial-scale wind turbines — Sheffield resident Paul Brouha.
Report: Attorneys general held ‘secret’ meeting with donors to discuss future climate lawsuits
The Vermont Office of Attorney General attempted to sue to keep aspects of the fundraiser secret, the report notes. Courts eventually compelled the AG to release the lineup for the fundraiser that focused on pursuing opponents of the climate political agenda.