Environment
Wildlife crossing to connect Green Mountains moves forward
A $1.6 million federal grant received this week by VTrans would fund the design of a bridge system that will allow wildlife to pass under I-89 and Route 2 in western Waterbury.
Farmers association presses pause on popular local food access program
The Northeast Organic Farmers Association said unprecedented demand in the program drove rapid growth, but that outpaced fundraising efforts to supplement a federal grant.
2nd major storm in a week leaves more than 12,000 without power
Outages were widespread in the northeastern corner of the state, which received the brunt of the storm.
Lawmakers and members of Fish and Wildlife Board disagree on details of new hunting and trapping rules
The yearslong process has been hugely controversial among hunters, some of whom object to stricter regulations, and among animal welfare advocates, who have encouraged lawmakers to further regulate the activities.
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Thousands remain without electrical power following Monday’s storm
Remaining outages on Tuesday have centered on Washington, Orange and Caledonia counties, where Washington Electric Cooperative is working to repair lines.
More than 30,000 Vermonters lose power after heavy snowfall
Washington and Lamoille counties were among the hardest-hit by the storm, with each receiving an average of 8.3 inches of snowfall, according to data provided by the National Weather Service.
Burlington approves new carbon fee and creates new fund for clean energy projects
Voters already green-lit the measure through two ballot items — one in 2021 that allowed the city government to charge a carbon fee, and another earlier this year that defined more of the rule’s details.
Snow, wintry mix expected to roll in Tuesday evening, causing slippery holiday travel
The worst road conditions are expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, particularly in central and eastern Vermont.
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