Dreaded diseases that we have forgotten about because vaccines have eliminated them are threatening to return.
Even with strong efficiency measures and our admirable New England frugality, we are an electricity-thirsty society. The transition from an 80% fossil fuel energy supply to electricity is requiring huge increases in renewable generation.
Winter is fast approaching in Addison County, and with the first snow of the season comes the familiar sound of snowplows scraping the pavement and salting the roads to keep them clear.
Today, while 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, three multi-billionaires own more wealth than the bottom half of American society.
Taxes have a bad rap. In part, this is because we never discuss who pays which taxes. Taxes have gone up for working people while wealthier people have gotten tax cuts. But taxes exist for important reasons, and we must make our tax system more fair and d … (read more)
Governor Phil Scott pulled off a trifecta win in the latest election. The “most popular” governor in the country, a non-MAGA, conservative Republican in a liberal state, was easily reelected to a fifth term.
The year 2024 was a difficult time for many. Once again, floods and severe weather destroyed homes, businesses and crops this summer.
As Vermont’s Treasurer, I am committed to growing Vermont’s economy and building a more inclusive future for our state. To keep our economy on a positive track, we must address our demographic challenges and grow our workforce.
Vermonters are suffering from unsustainable increases in the cost of everything from property taxes to healthcare. Too many people are working hard and stretching social security checks, but still worry about bills. To understand why, we need to talk abou … (read more)
In the natural world I find hope and a deep understanding that life will go on regardless of our choices today. I also know that we can choose to change our behavior and not only stop, but reverse the impacts of climate change by making room for natural s … (read more)
I see Hamas attack Israel and kill the greatest single number of Jews since the Holocaust/ and I say Enough./ I see Israel respond by attacking Gaza and killing thousands of Palestinians/ and I say Enough.
Tossed and distracted by ever-exchanging news cycles, it seems like a long time since last April, when many of us shared a profound, earthy moment as the path of a total solar eclipse passed over our state.
To envision and create effective change in our health care system, we must be honest with ourselves about the challenges and opportunities that deter or impel strategic change.
On a blue-sky afternoon in July, my friend and I are perched on the bank of the Rhine River, dipping our feet into its strong current.
Standing in the gazebo one day, looking out over the Middlebury town green, I realized that the view hasn’t changed in 100 years.
