@LizKrueger @LizKrueger thank you for leading the way in New York and helping inspire Vermont to act. Hearing things are going well tonight! Pulling for you and the NY #ClimateSuperfund.
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Ben Edgerly Walsh
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Ben Edgerly Walsh
@VPIRG_ClimateD
Climate & Energy Program Director @VPIRG
Katılım Nisan 2009
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There is one day left for NY to demonstrate that we have the capacity to demonstrate leadership by passing the Climate Change Superfund Act. We are nearly 30x the size of Vermont, yet our neighbor has boldly stepped up to the challenge. NY must join them. nytimes.com/2024/06/06/opi…
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The VT Senate gave final approval to legislation that would hold the largest fossil fuel companies accountable for a portion of the costs of climate change.
Read the full press release: vpirg.org/news/climate-s…
#makebigoilpay #VTpoli #climate
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Thank you for your leadership on this @SenSanders. I hope @GovPhilScott chooses to side with Vermonters - and you - on this bill. #vtpoli
Sen. Bernie Sanders@SenSanders
For decades, fossil fuel corporations knowingly destroyed our planet for short-term profits. I am proud that Vermont will go further than any other state in forcing the fossil fuel industry to pay for the destruction caused by the crisis of climate change.nbcnews.com/science/rcna15…
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“These oil companies that are still making hundreds of billions of dollars in profit annually should have to pay their fair share for the cost of the climate crisis they caused." -@VPIRG's @VPIRG_ClimateD on Vermont's climate superfund bill:
heatmap.news/climate/climat…
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So, @Phil_Radford, who once ran Greenpeace, has now started @Hello_Champion, a campaign to elect state and local progressives in important races--people who will help save the climate and democracy. Here's some fights they're highlighting, and how you can help:
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@KHayhoe @davidgoodmanvt Couldn't agree more - though (b) can be super important, given how vocal that 8% is. Getting the majority who know things need to change to join in helping change them though - that's huge. #vtpoli
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@davidgoodmanvt Well actually - my advice is DON'T! But only 8% are dismissive. twitter.com/KHayhoe/status…
Prof. Katharine Hayhoe@KHayhoe
Contrary to what many think, I don't spend my time talking to dismissives and my only helpful tip is this: don't bother, unless (a) you enjoy arguing and never getting anywhere or (b) there are other people listening who need to know there are solid answers to their objections.
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How do you talk to a climate denier? Climate scientist @KHayhoe @TexasTech @nature_org reveals the secret to communicating with people you disagree with - today on Vermont Conversation 1pm @WDEVRadio @vtdigger
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The big oil companies have been misleading the public about climate change for years, and now it's time to hold them accountable. This is an important first step in making sure the fossil fuel industry pays for its pollution.
vtdigger.org/2021/09/14/att…
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Great to see @SenSanders supporting this good idea. Corps that have made a killing creating the #ClimateCrisis while paying to sow doubt about its causes must pay for the solutions to it. #vtpoli
VPIRG@VPIRG
“Those who have profited the most should help now pay the damages that they’ve already caused.” nytimes.com/2021/08/04/cli… #vtpoli #makepolluterspay #polluterpays
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It's been a privilege to work with @VTLegalAid on this. VTers should not be allowed to go without core utilities during this pandemic. #vtpoli
VPIRG@VPIRG
We're proud to join @VTLegalAid in calling for an extension of the moratorium on utility disconnections until we are on the other side of this pandemic. burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/202…
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@DollarGeneral .@DollarGeneral, can you explain why you're not applying for hazard pay for your #vermont employees? A few hours from you and hundreds of VTers get up to $2000 for working on the front lines of the pandemic. Time's running out - do the right thing!
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We're excited to announce the opening of our 17,000th store. 🎉 We celebrated by donating $17,000 to the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. Thank you to all of our dedicated store associates and to our customers for shopping with us all these years. ms.spr.ly/6017pGDVv
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@DollarGeneral So disappointed to hear Dollar General can't be bothered to apply for hazard pay for their VT employees. VT's providing the $ - all you've got to do is fill out a few forms. WTH? Not too late for you to do the right thing. sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/arc…
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Our response to COVID-19 continues with $25 million more in employee bonuses, a $250K donation to our Employee Assistance Foundation, and a $2 million donation to Save the Children. Learn more here: ms.spr.ly/6017TgLCt
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🚨ACTION ALERT! Contact Gov. Scott today and urge him to sign S.119 into law. governor.vermont.gov/email. #vtpoli
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Why @GovPhilScott is refusing to approve what is undeniably the safest plan for November's elections, in the middle of a pandemic, is beyond me. #dontpassthebuck #vtpoli #votesafe @VPIRG
Paul Burns@PaulBurnsVT
The governor's failure to lead could unnecessarily threaten public health and suppress voter participation.
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4PM TODAY! Catch an exclusive (kid friendly) @climate_film Mini Screening featuring a Q&A with author/filmmaker Lynne Cherry! Lynne is the director of "Words Have Power" and creator of @YoungClimate Tune in from the comfort of your own home! #CAFF2020🌎🎬
zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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It's important that we know what's really going on when we make decisions. #MakeFactsGreatAgain #ActOnClimateVT #vtpoli
VPIRG@VPIRG
Rhetoric: "We rank pretty well in carbon emissions as compared to other states.” - @GovPhilScott Reality: VT has the highest per capita carbon emissions in the region. #ActOnClimateVT #VTPoli
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