Issue Position: Healthy Environment

Issue Position

Vermont is one of the cleanest, most environmentally pristine states in our country. Our environment, and the health and economic benefits it provides, is under threat from long ignored pollution to our streams and lakes and from climate change. Clean, renewable energy will safeguard the health and futures of our families and communities. Weaning our economy off fossil fuels and generating more of Vermont's energy locally not only addresses climate change, it strengthens our economy by keeping our energy dollars in-state.

Cleaning up our water - We can't kick the can down the road, especially when it comes to cleaning up our lakes and streams. We must take action now to secure a long-term plan because our drinking water, tourist economy, property values, and quality of life depend on it.

Reducing our dependence on fossil fuels -- Climate change is real and it's here. We need to take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and increase our use of renewable energy sources.

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