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New Report Casts Doubt on Vermont's Climate Resilience Status

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Governor Phil Scott previously described Vermont as climate-resilient, referencing a 2017 Environmental Protection Agency finding. However, a recent report analyzing long-term weather trends casts doubt on this view, stating that Vermont is not a climate refuge. The report highlights that the state's aging infrastructure, population, and rural geography increase its vulnerability to compounding climate impacts.

From bostonglobe.com

Why it matters

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The findings come after the state experienced catastrophic summer floods in 2023 and 2024, which caused over $1 billion in damage. The new analysis suggests implications for defining key industries in the state, such as outdoor recreation and agriculture.

From bostonglobe.com

Who's involved

  • VermontThe state whose climate resilience is being re-evaluated
  • Peter ShumlinFormer chief executive who previously described the state as climate-resilient

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  • Agricultural Research ServiceSpeculative

    Agricultural Research Service might face increased operational costs and risk due to climate instability like floods and droughts.

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