Al Gore on Vermont's Climate Change Bill: "Put This Terrific Law Into Place"

June 2007

Former Vice President Al Gore recently called on the Vermont Legislature to advance a bill to help Vermonters save money in home heating costs, create new jobs, expand renewable energy opportunities in Vermont and tackle climate change. The comments from Gore - one of the world’s foremost advocates for action on climate change - came over a live video feed into Vermont a day after Gov. Jim Douglas vetoed H.520, the big energy bill passed by the Legislature this spring.

“The Governor’s veto underscores his go-slow approach to addressing climate change,” said Elizabeth Courtney, executive director for the Vermont Natural Resources Council. The former vice president has it right. We need to take strong action on climate change.”

The Legislature will reconvene on July 11th to consider overriding the governor’s veto of the bill. VNRC is working with concerned citizens across Vermont to ensure this bill becomes law. Contact Johanna Miller at 802-223-2328 ext. 112 or email jmiller@vnrc.org to learn more and get involved.

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