Abagael Giles

Climate change is here, and the state's energy transition is underway. A lot of uncertainty remains.

At a public forum this week before the state's Public Utility Commission, more than 30 people urged regulators to strike biofuels and wood heat from a controversial climate policy. But a few participants said burning wood is a critical part of Vermont's identity.

Recovering from and adapting to flooding is a long and complicated process for towns. And often, there’s no roadmap for how to do it. Barre City wants to make one. And if it works, it could be the kind of climate solution that helps other Vermont communities too.

A 450-acre parcel of private land has been permanently conserved in Addison County, and will be open to the public indefinitely as Monkton's new town forest.

A lawsuit Vermont filed in 2021 against some of the largest fossil fuel companies in the world will move forward after a judge this month rejected an attempt to have it dismissed.

The owners of the flock notified state officials on Dec. 18, after one of their birds died suddenly and others became sick.

A dental clinic in Middlebury specializes in serving Spanish-speaking immigrant farmworkers, who typically face big barriers to care. Plus, Vermont still has one of the highest per capita homelessness rates in the country, a Shelburne nonprofit hopes to provide free online resources for people caring for aging loved ones, the new year means a new Old Farmer's Almanac, and the Rutland County Humane Society may have found a new shelter space.

We prime you for the start of this year's legislative session, after Vermont Republicans picked up more seats than in any other state during the November election. Plus, an early report shows an above-average number of Vermonters have ALS, Vermont Democrats are looking for new leadership, Killington Ski Resort is beefing up security amid passholder fraud, and a new state fish stocking program is opening up new opportunities for anglers.

Vermont is rolling out its first-ever standalone incentives to help people upgrade their electrical systems to accommodate new, more efficient appliances — with the goal of cutting carbon emissions.

Vermonters reacted Monday to the start of President Trump's second term.