LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State University Board of Regents named a new interim president of the NMSU system at their meeting Thursday. Mónica Torres, chancellor of NMSU system community colleges, will serve as interim president of the NMSU system while a new search is conducted for the next permanent leader. Torres will succeed […]
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The Queen City joined in the Earth Day celebrations that swept across the United States on Saturday. Church Street was packed with people celebrating the festivities. Volunteers participating in outdoor cleanups, including collecting trash from the shores of Lake Champlain. Amenya and Anabelle, two UVM sophomores, are part of COCO, a UVM club centered around […]
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Vermont Business MagazineOn Tuesday, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law a nation-leading bill that restricts the sale of consumer products that contain toxic chemicals known as PFAS. The bill bans PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam, food packaging, ski wax, and carpets, rugs, and stain-resistant treatments.
S20 was supported by Vermont environmental advocates, firefighters, educators, public health experts, children’s advocates, and businesses.
Senator Ginny Lyons, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health & Welfare noted, “Firefighters, outdoor enthusiasts, children and families understand how important S.20 is for public health and the environment. The law removes toxic disease causing chemicals like PFAS from food wrappers, ski wax, kids’ products, carpets, and firefighting equipment. This step removes hidden forever chemicals from human exposure. It is an important step to keep Vermonters healthy.