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Winters are getting warmer. Summers are getting hotter. Join us to learn how you can help #KeepVermontCool.

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"Many Vermonters suffered damages from last summer’s flooding. The total costs from the disaster are estimated at more than $1 billion—but Vermont recently enacted a world-first law to make fossil fuel companies pick up some of the tab." Read more: https://t.co/XW843L1qrg

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"Vermont just passed a historic climate law that will force oil and gas companies to pay for their catastrophes, so taxpayers don’t have to." Read @billmckibben's full @RollingStone piece here: https://t.co/yKL3N2ALAa

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A new PAID @vpirg summer job opportunity just dropped! Apply to join the street team, where you'll have the chance to connect with Vermonters at the coolest events across the state and spread the word about VPIRG's priority campaigns. Learn more/apply: https://t.co/PC8FjDaecc

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We can’t believe how quickly our time with María has gone! Her four-week fellowship through the Young Leaders of Americas Initiative (YLAI) has ended and she’s now back home in Venezuela. We miss her already and look forward to continuing our work together virtually!

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Our J-Team took on the Javits Center in NYC this past weekend for the 55th @ClimateReality leadership training - complete with insightful panels & workshops, networking with climate enthusiasts, and hearing from former VP Al Gore! #LeadWithClimateReality #KeepVermontCool

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Congrats to the Vermont @youthlobbyvt for hosting another successful Lobby Day at the State House! Last Friday, 49 students from Essex, Hanover, Harwood, Northfield, Norwich, and Woodstock had an action-packed day to show their support for climate action.

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Our friends at Vermont Conservation Voters will be hosting three climate & environment community discussions next week! Join legislators in Barre, Wallingford, and Castleton to learn about crucial environmental legislation and get your questions answered.

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In case you needed another reminder... winters are getting (WAY) warmer. Read more and #KeepVermontCool: https://t.co/dBaSpT634b

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Many thanks to the @burtonsnowboard Epic Committee for hosting this very special climate action screening of “300 Miles Melting” last week! If you missed it, not to worry, you can watch the full film for free here: https://t.co/b3nLxUe1Mg
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Join us this Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. at Burton HQ! RSVP: https://t.co/2bLnwJ4apu 🏂

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The #KeepVermontCool campaign is teaming up with the Burton EPIC Committee for a climate action film screening event! Drop into Burton HQ on Friday, March 1st from 4 - 7 p.m. for a special screening of 300 Miles Melting. Free admission! RSVP: https://t.co/2bLnwJ4apu

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The #KeepVermontCool campaign is teaming up with the Burton EPIC Committee for a climate action film screening event! Drop into Burton HQ on Friday, March 1st from 4 - 7 p.m. for a special screening of 300 Miles Melting. Free admission! RSVP: https://t.co/2bLnwJ4apu

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"As communities attempted to recover from the havoc, legislators in these states, and several others, asked themselves why taxpayers should have to cover the cost of rebuilding after climate disasters when the fossil fuel industry is at fault."

Read more: https://t.co/3RGUi9VLJQ

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"The past year saw an abundance of extreme highs and lows, totals and natural disasters indicating climate change is impacting not only the treasured landscape but also the economy and well-being of Vermonters."

Read more: https://t.co/TglnTvYHSY

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Thank you, South Burlington, for another great event! We're grateful for the community members and local legislators, including Sen. Ram Hinsdale, Rep. Krasnow, Rep. Dodge, and Rep. Hooper, who spent their evenings with us. Join us on tour: https://t.co/2FqosyjiDq #vtpoli

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Thank you, Newport! You brought many bright ideas to the table last night, along with a commitment for protecting Vermont and all who inhabit it. Exactly what we need to #MakeBigOilPay!

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Barre City wants to #MakeBigOilPay!

Thank you to the many community members and legislators who came out to take action last week - including Representative Jonathan Williams, Senator Ann Cummings, Senator Andrew Perchlik (@perchlik), and Senator Anne Watson (@anneofvermont)!

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Read more of Nisreen's story and share your own: https://t.co/zsm6nyg5HL

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“My interest in climate action began when we started missing many tourists every year because our winters in Jordan became warmer. I participated in the US-Jordan Leadership Exchange Program so I can come to VT, meet people, see nature & learn new ways to take action." - Nisreen

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“My interest in climate action began when we started missing many tourists every year because our winters in Jordan became warmer. I participated in the US-Jordan Leadership Exchange Program so I can come to VT, meet people, see nature & learn new ways to take action." - Nisreen

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Join us in Barre City TONIGHT at 6pm at the Old Labor Hall for another #MakeBigOilPay Community Action Tour event! Share your climate stories, learn about @VPIRG's new climate campaign, connect with local activists & leaders, and take action! RSVP: https://t.co/2FqosyjiDq #vtpoli

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Join us at an upcoming stop on the #MakeBigOilPay Community Action Tour to share your story. Visit https://t.co/2FqosyjiDq to learn more and RSVP. #vtpoli

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Wildfire smoke, asthma complications, rises in heating & cooling costs, flooding, crop damage, Lyme disease, mental health impacts, unaffordable housing, revenue loss... These are just some of the responses from community members when asked, "What is climate change costing you?"