The Vermont Sierra Club blog is a tool to improve connections with our membership on a regular basis, to be more public about our stands on important policy issues, and to bring more people into our active circles of engagement. Check back here regularly for we will be posting here regularly in the coming weeks.
The Social Cost of Fossil Fuels
April 27, 2026
The true cost of fossil fuels is significantly higher than is commonly perceived. The oil and gas industry, often controlled by autocratic and plutocratic entities, employs deceptive tactics to maintain consumer dependency on their products...
Vermont Sierra Club Updated Statement Opposing Premature Adoption of the Mileage-Based User Fee
April 7, 2026
The Vermont Sierra Club is concerned that Vermont is rushing to adopt a Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF) for electric vehicles (EVs) at a time when there are too many uncertainties and challenges facing EV adoption. Prematurely adopting a MBUF would...
VT Sierra Club supports sensible land use policies that balances out needs for housing and conservation
March 27, 2026
Vermont Sierra Club Statement Supporting Conservation and Housing as adopted in Act 181Our Vermont landscape is constantly changing. With enormous pressure to build affordable housing and rising costs, Vermont needs to mindfully ensure that we...
Outings: Osmore Pond Winter Snowshoe
March 2, 2026
For the first part of its existence, the Sierra Club was an exclusive social outings club established to explore, enjoy, and protect the Sierra Nevadas. Over time, the club became more political and engaged with conservation, halting climate...
Volunteer Public Comment on S.211 Emissions Inspections with Noise
February 25, 2026
Comments on S.211, Motor Vehicle InspectionsLaura Hill-EubanksNorthfield, VT2/22/2026The Vermont Senate Committee on Transportation is considering a Bill, S.211, that would change the requirement for state inspection of motor vehicles from every...
Sierra Club Rodentcide Bill (H.758) Support Letter
February 18, 2026
The Vermont Chapter submitted written comments to support the passage of H.758 to the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. Dear Chair Durfee...
Joint Comments: Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) Rulemaking
February 10, 2026
February 9, 2026Department of Public ServiceKerrick Johnson, CommissionerBrittney Wilson, Deputy Commissioner112 State StreetMontpelier, VT 05620-2601 RE: Vermont Residential Building Energy...
Managing wake boat activity on Vermont lakes and ponds: Public Comment
February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026 Julie Moore, SecretaryVermont Agency for Natural Resources 1 National Life Drive Davis Building 2Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3901 Dear Secretary Moore and Commissioner Sinsigalli: Vermont Sierra Club is submitting this...
VT Sierra Club supports Wildlands Bill
January 13, 2026
The Vermont Sierra Club strongly supports H.276, The Vermont Climate Resilience and State Wildlands Act. This is a landmark bill that will strengthen Vermont’s natural defenses against climate change, restore critical wildlife habitat, and advance...
Reflections on 2025/2026 Winter Gathering
February 6, 2026
The following remarks are how Chapter Director Robb Kidd responded to the VT leadership team after the Winter Gathering. See below the images posted from it, and then afterwards Robb's remarks Thanks to all who participated in Saturday's...