
Threatened orchid species last seen in 1902 found
A threatened species of orchid has been spotted in Vermont for the first time since 1902. The species has been...

The winners and losers of 2021's greenest states report
The personal finance site Wallet Hub has released its greenest states report for 2021, just in time for Earth Day....

Modern farmhouse targets net-zero energy in Vermont
On a hillside meadow in rural Vermont, local architecture firm Birdseye has completed Bank Barn, a new residence...

Huge mass of molten rock discovered beneath Vermont
Geologists at Rutgers University and Yale University have discovered a large subterranean mass of hot rock slowly...

Salvaged wood clads handsome mountain cabin in Vermont
This handsome timber cabin nestled in the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains stands out from the pack with...

Senate passes weak GMO-labeling bill, nullifying Vermont's pro-consumer requirements
The United States Senate passed a controversial bill Wednesday that would require food makers to disclose genetically...

Vermont's GMO labeling law is finally official
On July 1, a Vermont law requiring food manufacturers to label genetically modified ingredients on food labels...

Don't let Monsanto and Whole Foods kill GMO labeling
A first-of-its-kind law requiring foods sold in Vermont to declare whether or not they contain genetically modified...

Modern Marlboro Cottages use natural and locally sourced materials in Vermont
Built to house senior musicians, the cottages comprise three different configurations: three 1,620-square-foot...

Shocking maps show how much pavement covers the United States
In a piece for Fast Company, Ben Fry, a Fathom principal, said he started the project after trying to design a...

Burlington, Vermont Now Runs on 100% Renewable Energy
Burlington, Vermont, a city of 42,000 people, is now powered by 100 percent renewable energy sources – most of...

Ditch the Plastic Food Wrap With All-Natural and Reusable Bee's Wrap
Clear plastic wrap is both really convenient and really wasteful. However, Vermont farmer Sarah Kaeck has developed...

Vermont Becomes First State to Create Long-Term Climate Plan
From experimenting with single payer health care to raising its minimum wage, Vermont always seems to be a step...

California Drought Endangers Napa Valley Wine Production
Agriculture around the world is suffering due to climate change, and famous grape-producing regions are being crushed...

Christmas Tree Farms are Shutting Down Due to Climate Change
Photo © Shutterstock Throughout the U.S., extreme weather events are causing Christmas tree farmers to...