Emma Cotton, Author at VTDigger - Page 4 of 48

A collage of political campaign materials highlighting themes of affordability, paying taxes, and climate policy costs.

Supporters and opponents of clean heat policy have spent big this election

by Emma Cotton November 1, 2024, 7:02 pmNovember 1, 2024, 7:03 pm

A woman speaks at a podium with a man beside her, in front of cameras. A colorful mural is displayed in the background.

Government & Politics

Vermont officials prepare to ensure election day is ‘fair, secure and peaceful’

by Emma Cotton October 29, 2024, 4:43 pmOctober 29, 2024, 4:52 pm

A man speaks at a wooden podium with a red curtain in the background.

Government & Politics

As Bernie Sanders seeks a fourth term, his growing influence is threatened by national political headwinds

by Emma Cotton October 29, 2024, 11:29 amOctober 29, 2024, 1:40 pm

Four people seated around a circular table in a television studio having a discussion, with cameras and studio lights visible.

Government & Politics

U.S. Senate candidates debate Bernie Sanders’ record and Gerald Malloy’s ties to Trump

by Emma Cotton October 24, 2024, 12:32 amOctober 24, 2024, 12:09 pm

A chain-link fence with barbed wire in the foreground. White industrial buildings and chimneys are in the background, surrounded by trees and grass under a partly cloudy sky.

At what cost? Utility leaders and environmentalists debate Burlington’s wood-burning plant

by Emma Cotton October 14, 2024, 7:15 pmOctober 14, 2024, 7:18 pm

Close-up image of a mosquito standing on a person's skin, with its long legs and proboscis visible. The background is blurred.

Chittenden County man dies from eastern equine encephalitis

by Emma Cotton October 10, 2024, 11:00 amOctober 10, 2024, 3:46 pm

a clock tower in the middle of some trees.

Trustees plan to sell Goddard College campus to New Hampshire developer

by Emma Cotton October 7, 2024, 4:49 pmOctober 7, 2024, 4:52 pm

In new plan for Worcester Range, state attempts to balance logging and preservation

by Emma Cotton October 7, 2024, 7:00 amOctober 9, 2024, 1:17 pm

A white fuel truck in a snowy wooded area.

Vermont utility regulator recommends tax in place of clean heat standard

by Emma Cotton October 4, 2024, 6:10 pmOctober 4, 2024, 7:55 pm

an aerial view of a large brick building.

Goddard College campus sale falls through for the 2nd time

by Emma Cotton September 30, 2024, 4:52 pmOctober 1, 2024, 9:16 am

A close up of a brown horse's nose.

Officials urge caution after Addison County horse tests positive for EEE

by Emma Cotton September 30, 2024, 12:13 pmSeptember 30, 2024, 3:42 pm

A map showing three locations in Vermont: Lyndon, St. Johnsbury/Lyndon Industrial Park, and St. Johnsbury, each marked by a blue pin. Green areas indicate wooded regions, and lines represent roads.

Residents want more time for permit process of proposed Lyndon biogas plant

by Emma Cotton September 27, 2024, 6:11 pmOctober 27, 2024, 10:10 pm

A large barge equipped with various cranes, machinery, and containers floats on calm water under a clear sky.

Big barges help install cable for New York power project in Lake Champlain

by Emma Cotton September 24, 2024, 4:09 pmOctober 21, 2024, 9:55 pm

A busy street scene with a 6 Shelburne bus in traffic, several cars, and pedestrians. A red car is visibly in front of the bus. The background shows some storefronts and a theater sign.

Conservation Law Foundation proceeds with lawsuit against state for alleged violations of climate law

by Emma Cotton September 24, 2024, 2:59 pmSeptember 24, 2024, 5:30 pm