2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (515+ words) Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a widely used agricultural weed killer at the center of a long-running health debate. The herbicide is used on crops including soybeans, cotton, corn, apples, and grapes, according to AP. Lawmakers…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (138+ words) Vermont Fish and Wildlife is running their annual online turkey broods survey this summer, and is calling on the community to help. MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) — Vermont Fish and Wildlife is running their annual online turkey broods survey this summer, and is…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (54+ words) According to Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials, the best times to seal off spaces is spring and fall, even though bats are most active in the summer. According to Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials, the best times to seal off…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (40+ words) The Vermont Public Utility Commission is increasing the compensation for net metering, but some residents don’t believe it’s enough. The Vermont Public Utility Commission is increasing the compensation for net metering, but some residents don't believe it's enough....

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (40+ words) Saturday was the annual Green Up Day - a statewide effort to keep Vermont’s roads and public spaces clean. View comments... Saturday was the annual Green Up Day - a statewide effort to keep Vermont’s roads and public spaces clean....

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (565+ words) Though, they can actually be found most places. The Green Mountain State may no longer be home to catamounts (for now), but there are other potentially dangerous animals to look out for. According to BBC’s Science Focus Magazine, mosquitos and…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (535+ words) Vermont’s first neighborhood-scale geothermal project is expected to break ground this summer as part of an affordable housing development, providing what developers hope is a blueprint for cost-effective, all-electric new construction in the Green Mountain State and beyond. “We are…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (674+ words) “It’s really about energy affordability,” said Kevin Chou, cofounder of Bright Saver, a nonprofit that advocates for the adoption of plug-in solar. “It’s about access for people who wanted solar but haven’t been able to get it.” These systems — also…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (29+ words) Vermont is taking a closer look at how to cut down on waste, by rethinking what we throw away. On Thursday, the state hosted its first-ever ReuseApalooza conference....

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (754+ words) Vermont’s growing black bear population now spans forests, rural areas, and even the edges of towns. Bears thrive due to adaptable diets, strong habitats, and increasing access to human-related food sources. Understanding seasonal behavior and reducing attractants are key to…...