antifreeze

Antifreeze bittering bill advances in House

By VPR | February 18, 2009

Vermont may become the eighth state to require a bittering agent be added to antifreeze to prevent the sweet but deadly product from being lapped up by dogs and other animals.

VPR Evening News January 21st, 2009

By Neal Charnoff | January 21, 2009

Governor’s plan to eliminate pharmacy subsidy for seniors comes under fire; Vermont lawmakers address toxic antifreeze legislation; Vermont State Parks system establishes a Facebook page; VSO creates endowment fund; and commentator Bill Schubart says state must encourage entrepreneurs.

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Lawmakers consider bill to protect pets from antifreeze chemical

By John Dillon | January 21, 2009

A common chemical used in automobile antifreeze is extremely toxic to pets and wildlife. Yet its sweet flavor makes accidental ingestion quite common.