Vermont has an impressive record on land conservation but there is more work to be done to address climate change, improve water quality, and protect the...
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Vermont can do much more to meet climate action goals, create walkable communities, and reduce reliance on gas-hogging trucks and cars. The good news is that...
Vermont winters are warming, with longer thaws and fewer below-freezing days. This has big implications for the economy and could especially affect more rural parts of...
Read the brief "Warming Winters and the Economy: How charitable giving can help Vermont adapt" »
Vermont has some of the nation's most-forward thinking laws when it comes to recycling, composting, and the environment. But we have not lowered the volume of trash that goes to landfills. Instead, we are dumping even more waste pollution on future generations.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Charitable individuals can drive meaningful change and help fix the trash problem. Our new Insight Hub brief shares three actions that should be top-of-mind.
Read the brief "Too Much Trash: How charitable giving can help Vermonters generate less waste" »
On July 26th, the Vermont Community Foundation’s Insight Hub hosted a webinar that examined the future of farming in Vermont, including strategies to build new markets and reduce reliance on conventional dairy. Here are some highlights from the conversation and tips for charitable individuals who want to help support a strong and resilient agricultural sector.