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A man in a beige suit speaks into a microphone at a formal indoor meeting, with several people seated and standing nearby.

Vermont is violating the federal Clean Water Act. Will a new state legal framework for regulating farm runoff help?

by Austyn Gaffney June 2, 2025, 6:46 pmJune 2, 2025, 6:48 pm

A group of people walk along a road beside rustic buildings labeled "Mountain Top Resort," with hilly landscapes in the background.

Environment, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Trail tensions escalate: Chittenden landowner held in contempt in legal battle with Mountain Top Resort

by Greta Solsaa June 1, 2025, 6:57 amJune 2, 2025, 8:27 am

Four FEMA personnel walk down a gravel path surrounded by trees, wearing uniforms with "FEMA" on the back.

‘We need help’: While tallying recent assistance, Vermont officials consider a future without FEMA

by Olivia Gieger May 29, 2025, 5:52 amJune 6, 2025, 10:38 am

A crane removes a large tree from the roof of a white house surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

Environment, Regional, Southern Vermont, Windsor County

This weekend’s storm damaged homes, caused flooding and knocked out power in the Upper Valley

by Valley News May 20, 2025, 10:10 amJuly 11, 2025, 4:44 pm

A swollen river flows through a town with buildings and a gold-domed capitol visible in the background on a cloudy day.

Addison County, Central Vermont, Champlain Valley, Environment, Orange County, Regional, Southern Vermont, Washington County, Windsor County

Flash flood warnings expire for central Vermont as thunderstorms hit the state

by Natalie Williams May 17, 2025, 8:52 pmJuly 11, 2025, 4:43 pm

A water faucet

Vermont officials reevaluate new state standards for toxic forever chemicals as EPA eases stance

by Olivia Gieger May 16, 2025, 6:06 pmMay 16, 2025, 6:06 pm

Addison County, Champlain Valley, Environment, Regional

Vermont Supreme Court holds Vorsteveld farm in contempt, clouding farm’s expansion bid

by Izzy Wagner May 15, 2025, 6:53 amMay 15, 2025, 9:57 am

A man in a suit and tie speaking at a microphone with a flag in the background.

In executive order, Gov. Phil Scott pauses electric vehicle sale mandates

by Ethan Weinstein May 13, 2025, 5:29 pmMay 13, 2025, 5:29 pm

a group of people standing in front of a podium.

Solar for All distributes more than $22 million in funding but remains under threat

by Austyn Gaffney May 13, 2025, 5:19 pmMay 14, 2025, 11:44 am

A metallic green beetle rests on the edge of a green leaf, shown in close-up detail against a blurred background.

Central Vermont, Environment, Lamoille County, Regional, Washington County

How Vermont towns are handling the emerald ash borer

by Camila Van Order Gonzalez May 12, 2025, 4:48 pmJune 19, 2025, 10:06 am

A stack of cut tree logs lies on the ground in a forested area, with more logs extending into the background.

Vermonters react to the Trump administration’s guidance for increased logging on national forests

by Greta Solsaa May 7, 2025, 7:14 amMay 8, 2025, 9:10 am

A group of people holding up signs that say make big oil pay.

West Virginia and 23 other states join lawsuit targeting Vermont’s Climate Superfund Law

by Olivia Gieger May 5, 2025, 7:45 pmMay 6, 2025, 4:12 pm

Proposed farmer relief fund for floods and more could now include loggers

by Sam Hartnett May 2, 2025, 5:03 pmJune 6, 2025, 12:09 pm