Ben Edgerly Walsh

Climate & Energy Program Director @VPIRG

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

@LizKrueger @LizKrueger thank you for leading the way in New York and helping inspire Vermont to act. Hearing things are going well tonight! Pulling for you and the NY #ClimateSuperfund.

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

The VT Senate gave final approval to legislation that would hold the largest fossil fuel companies accountable for a portion of the costs of climate change.

Read the full press release: https://t.co/g0SRbcBE6q

#makebigoilpay #VTpoli #climate

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Thank you for your leadership on this @SenSanders. I hope @GovPhilScott chooses to side with Vermonters - and you - on this bill. #vtpoli

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

For decades, fossil fuel corporations knowingly destroyed our planet for short-term profits.

I am proud that Vermont will go further than any other state in forcing the fossil fuel industry to pay for the destruction caused by the crisis of climate change.https://t.co/ckPSeC9to2

[Heatmap News @heatmap_news]

“These oil companies that are still making hundreds of billions of dollars in profit annually should have to pay their fair share for the cost of the climate crisis they caused." -@VPIRG's @VPIRG_ClimateD on Vermont's climate superfund bill:

https://t.co/VfHh5ZVOIH

[Bill McKibben @billmckibben]

So, @Phil_Radford, who once ran Greenpeace, has now started @Hello_Champion, a campaign to elect state and local progressives in important races--people who will help save the climate and democracy. Here's some fights they're highlighting, and how you can help:

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Celebrating @VPIRG's 50th anniversary with with @BernieSanders. 🔥 #vtpoli

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

@KHayhoe @davidgoodmanvt Couldn't agree more - though (b) can be super important, given how vocal that 8% is. Getting the majority who know things need to change to join in helping change them though - that's huge. #vtpoli

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

The big oil companies have been misleading the public about climate change for years, and now it's time to hold them accountable. This is an important first step in making sure the fossil fuel industry pays for its pollution.

https://t.co/ss7MwmPqV5

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Great to see @SenSanders supporting this good idea. Corps that have made a killing creating the #ClimateCrisis while paying to sow doubt about its causes must pay for the solutions to it. #vtpoli

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

“Those who have profited the most should help now pay the damages that they’ve already caused.”

https://t.co/5KobZz0zz9

#vtpoli #makepolluterspay #polluterpays

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

It's been a privilege to work with @VTLegalAid on this. VTers should not be allowed to go without core utilities during this pandemic. #vtpoli

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

We're proud to join @VTLegalAid in calling for an extension of the moratorium on utility disconnections until we are on the other side of this pandemic. https://t.co/6kKd0EOzS5

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

@DollarGeneral .@DollarGeneral, can you explain why you're not applying for hazard pay for your #vermont employees? A few hours from you and hundreds of VTers get up to $2000 for working on the front lines of the pandemic. Time's running out - do the right thing!

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

@DollarGeneral So disappointed to hear Dollar General can't be bothered to apply for hazard pay for their VT employees. VT's providing the $ - all you've got to do is fill out a few forms. WTH? Not too late for you to do the right thing. https://t.co/rvUuSyKCDe

[ACLU of Vermont @ACLUVermont]

🚨ACTION ALERT! Contact Gov. Scott today and urge him to sign S.119 into law. https://t.co/jZntxBZTas. #vtpoli

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Why @GovPhilScott is refusing to approve what is undeniably the safest plan for November's elections, in the middle of a pandemic, is beyond me. #dontpassthebuck #vtpoli #votesafe @VPIRG

[Paul Burns @PaulBurnsVT]

The governor's failure to lead could unnecessarily threaten public health and suppress voter participation.

[SunCommon @suncommon]

4PM TODAY! Catch an exclusive (kid friendly) @climate_film Mini Screening featuring a Q&A with author/filmmaker Lynne Cherry! Lynne is the director of "Words Have Power" and creator of @YoungClimate Tune in from the comfort of your own home! #CAFF2020🌎🎬

https://t.co/aGCdeRrTG7

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Love working with this team!

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

Our Fellows has a blast at the Burlington premier of @suncommon's @climate_film festival last night! If you missed it, don't worry - there are more screenings coming up around the state: https://t.co/msp6lH2xrf #ActOnClimateVT #ClimateActionNow

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Huge crowd for #caff2020 with @suncommon @VNRCorg @youthlobbyvt @VPIRG! #ActOnClimateVT #vtpoli

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

It's important that we know what's really going on when we make decisions. #MakeFactsGreatAgain #ActOnClimateVT #vtpoli

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

Rhetoric:

"We rank pretty well in carbon emissions as compared to other states.” - @GovPhilScott

Reality:

VT has the highest per capita carbon emissions in the region.

#ActOnClimateVT #VTPoli

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Another way we're going to #ActOnClimateVT. #vtpoli

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

VPIRG has never endorsed a candidate for office. That changes now. Introducing @VPIRGVotes. Learn more at https://t.co/jiL7aZljKC

#VTPoli

[Ben Edgerly Walsh @VPIRG_ClimateD]

Act on climate, VT. #ActOnClimateVT

[VPIRG @VPIRG]

“The governor saying, ‘I care. I believe in science. But I’m unwilling to act,’ — that’s no longer enough. We need to see leadership. And we need it now.” - @VPIRG Director Paul Burns #ActOnClimateVT #vtpoli