Category: Vermont
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US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
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Breadcrumb links PMN BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Lisa Rathke and Michael Casey Published on January 3, 2025 • 3 minutes read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. FILE – A small tractor removes water from a…
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Vermont businesses crippled by July flooding and storms
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Two floods Storms that hit in July have crippled businesses and tourist destinations in an economically depressed area of northern Vermont, with some remaining closed as they repair damage and others urging weather-deterred visitors to make the trip. The Kingdom’s trails, a popular destination for mountain bikers, attract tens of…
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Vermont is first state to pass law requiring Big Oil to pay for climate change damage
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spooh Vermont this week became the first U.S. state to pass a law requiring oil and gas companies to pay for climate change-related damages caused by their emissions, a move that is sure to trigger legal challenges from the energy industry. Gov. Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law…
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Vermont governor stings bee supporters by vetoing ban on widely used pesticide
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Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed a bill that would severely restrict a type of pesticide that is toxic to bees and other pollinators, saying the legislation is “more anti-farmer than pro-pollinator.” The bill would have banned the use of neonicotinoids – commonly called “Neonics” – as well as…