Environment

Under the Dome: Climate & Environment - Neonics, Flooding, and Renewable Energy 04/22/2024

Host Bobby Lussier, CCTV's Development Director, speaks with Representative Gabrielle Stebbins and Senator Irene Wrenner about climate and the environment on this Earth Day edition of Under The Dome.

To contact your local representative, you can find their contact information on the State's website.

Third Annual Earth Day Celebration on Church Street 04/20/2024

From the Church Street Marketplace:

Our newest tradition, Earth Day on the Marketplace, is a celebration of the community’s work to help protect our planet. Enjoy interactive activities, educational games, food, and music as you connect with local organizations and learn about their environmental work.

This event takes place the weekend nearest to Earth Day each year.

For more information visit: www.churchstmarketplace.com

The Promise and Pitfalls of Lab-Grown Meat 04/19/2024

From the organizer:

Aaron Carroll and Kevin Markey share their perspectives on animal agriculture and alternatives in this panel facilitated by Melissa Pasanen, food writer for Seven Days newspaper.

Aaron recently stopped raising pastured chicken on his Sowing Roots Farm in Underhill for a mix of ethical reasons. The writer/photographer is now largely vegetarian and "eats a lot of lentils."

Kevin Markey is a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef with a master's degree in climate change, agriculture, and food security. He is currently part of the team working on lab-grown meat at the University of Vermont.

For more information: www.publicphilosophyweek.org

The World of Weather: Pulling Back the Curtain on What the National Weather Service Does 04/16/2024

From the Fletcher Free Library:

Staff from the National Weather Service's Burlington Office give a presentation on how they forecast the weather.

For more information visit: https://www.weather.gov/

Positively Vermont: Vermont Maple Festival 04/15/2024

Dennis McMahon speaks with Cathy Branon from Branon’s Barrywilde Maples, LLC about the maple festival.

For more information visit: https://www.vtmaplefestival.org

CCS Bridging Program: Reactions to the Total Solar Eclipse Starring The Transforming Muffin Men 04/15/2024

Emily Anderson, Bridging Coordinator, Champlain Community Services (CCS), introduces students from the CCS Bridging Program. In this episode, The Transforming Muffin Men react to the Total Solar Eclipse.

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak: Mayor Celebration and Community Clean Up 04/14/2024

From the Mayor's Office:

Join us for a family-friendly celebration and community cleanup. Featuring interviews with Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, city councilors, and Burlington residents.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Impact of the Eclipse 04/10/2024

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their weekly press conference.

Total Solar Eclipse in Vermont 2024: Coverage from Montpelier 04/08/2024

From ORCA Media:

A Vermonter from Havana - Total Eclipse in Montpelier

Total Solar Eclipse in Vermont 2024: Coverage from Putney 04/08/2024

From BCTV:

Coverage of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse in Putney, VT.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!