Michael Bielawski 
The Public Utilities Commission is tasked with setting up the Clean Heat Standard, a tax on heating fuel from regional providers to subsidize experimental electric heating technologies. After one year on the task, they appear to be waving a white flag on a complex carbon credit trading scheme, but they are still recommending a simple … Read more
On Sept. 11 the Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation put out an article doubling down on their support for the state’s LGBTQ+ community. Their article titled “For Queer, Palestinian, & Collective Liberation: Statement in Support of The Pride Center of Vermont” also accuses Israel of crimes against humanity. It states, “Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. … Read more
An organization created by the State of Vermont has begun a course that industry professionals are encouraged to take to help themselves and colleagues manage “climate anxiety.” The course is called “From Climate Anxiety to Climate Resilience”. Its description reads, “Are you a coach, educator, health or mental health provider, social worker, healer, or in … Read more