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Governor wants to close state’s environmental lab
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The Douglas administration says it can save money by closing the state’s environmental laboratory. But lab officials say it could eventually cost the state more to use private contractors to do the work.VPR News
George Little, environmental leader and former state senator, is remembered
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George Little was known for his work with civic groups around the state. And he was known for his modest but strong personality.VPR News
Midday Newscast: October 21, 2008
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The Orange County sheriff will announce this afternoon that he plans to form a special unit to investigate sexual crimes; Two Vermont teenagers are among six young people who will be recognized tonight in San Francisco for tackling environmental challenges.VPR News
Environmental activist urges students to fight complacency
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Noted author and environmental activist Diane Wilson was at Green Mountain College today discussing her book An Unreasonable Woman.VPR News
House endorses higher penalties for environmental violations
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The Vermont House has passed legislation that raises penalties for violating Vermont’s environmental laws. But lawmakers weakened provisions that would have given the public a greater role in enforcement cases. VPR’s John Dillon reports.VPR News
House bill raises penalties for violating environmental laws
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The Vermont House has passed legislation that raises penalties for violating Vermont’s environmental laws. But lawmakers weakened provisions that would have given the public a greater role in enforcement cases.VPR News
Lawmakers work to strengthen environmental enforcement
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Lawmakers are working to strengthen Vermont’s environmental enforcement law.The legislation would allow the public to have a say before the state settles cases with polluters.VPR News
Stowe wants delay in meeting snowmaking requirements
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In the 1990s, ski resorts and state environmental officials often clashed over the impact of snowmaking on high elevation streams. Those issues have mostly been resolved. But now the Stowe Mountain Resort wants a delay in meeting some state requirements.VPR News
