The Vermont Sierra Club blog is a tool to improve connections with our membership on a regular basis, to be more public about our stands on important policy issues, and to bring more people into our active circles of engagement. Check back here regularly for we will be posting here regularly in the coming weeks.
Thoughts on SunCarnival and Drive Electric Week
October 19, 2021
By Aidan Doherty, Vermont Sierra Club Transportation Team Member.
Last month, the Vermont Sierra Club was able to participate in SunCarnival 2021 and I was one of our volunteers helping out! Hosted by SunCommon, The Vermont Sierra Club,...
Community Conversations Vermont vs Exxon, Shell, Sunoco, and CITGO
October 14, 2021
The Sierra Club recently hosted Vermont Attorney General TJ Donovan for a discussion regarding the lawsuit he has launched against the four largest suppliers of fossil fuels in Vermont, arguing the companies have misled consumers about their...
Youth-Led Climate Action Returns to VT
October 7, 2021
by Steve Crowley, VT chapter energy chair
One Covid impact that's been important but quiet - it has really derailed the very active network and momentum for climate action by Vermont’s youth population. But there are signs this is changing,...
Scofflaws Off the Hook?
September 16, 2021
Scofflaws Off the Hook?By Steve Crowley, VT Sierra Energy Chair
Observers of Tuesday’s Climate Council meeting witnessed a deft effort by our state’s utilities and state administration in once again dodging legal requirements set in place more...
Volunteers Needed for Drive Electric Week Events!
September 15, 2021
The Vermont Sierra Club is excited to be hosting these upcoming Drive Electric Week Events in South Burlington and Montpelier. However, we need your help to make these events a big success.
Volunteer Needs:
1. September 25, 10:00...
LEAP EV FEST
August 20, 2021
This week the Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club attended our first in-person event since March of 2021.
We are grateful to our friends at Waterbury LEAP in hosting this spectacular EV Fest for nearly 200 members of their community. Thanks to all...
Volunteering and Petitioning to Transition to Clean Transportation
August 9, 2021
The Vermont Sierra Club is launching a petition to Governor Scott encouraging the transition of vehicle electrification. While Vermont has made some good steps we need to match the scale of the climate crisis. We are launching an online petition...
Walking Home: Trail Stories
July 26, 2021
The Sierra Club hosted a discussion with Celia Ryker, author of Walking Home Trails Stories.Celia Ryker’s Walking Home: Trail Stories is about more than mud, sweat, and blisters while distance hiking the Long Trail...
Breaking News: Sierra Club return of in-person activities(limited)
July 8, 2021
Breaking News: Sierra Club return of in-person activities(limited)
The Sierra Club announces plans to slowly reopen offices across the country and a return of some in-person events. The Vermont Chapter will continue to offer virtual options and...
Vermont Chapter Comments to Climate Council on Transportation Issues
June 14, 2021
The Vermont Sierra Club submitted comments to the Climate Council on transportation issues. There will be more comments filed in the upcoming months. Submitted June 9, 2021