Category: Vermont

  • US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage

    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…

  • Vermont businesses crippled by July flooding and storms

    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…

  • Vermont is first state to pass law requiring Big Oil to pay for climate change damage

    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…

  • Vermont governor stings bee supporters by vetoing ban on widely used pesticide

    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…