VPIRG's 50th Anniversary Celebration

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The Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) is celebrating 50 years of people-powered action in Vermont in an event hosted at the University of Vermont. It features speeches from Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Peter Welch, and a keynote address from renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.

VPIRG's mission is to promote and protect the health of Vermont’s people, environment, and locally-based economy by informing and mobilizing individuals and communities across the state. If you want to learn more about VPIRG and get involved in their work serving the public interest in Vermont, visit www.VPIRG.org

Featuring:

Paul Burns
Executive Director, VPIRG

Senator Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator, Vermont

Representative Peter Welch
U.S. Representative, Vermont

Anna Seuberling
Board President, VPIRG

Katharine Hayhoe
Atmospheric Scientist, Best Selling Author 

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  • Production Date: 09/18/2022
  • Catalog Number: none
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  • Series: none
  • Length: 01:21:06
  • Town: Vermont
  • Geography: Vermont
  • Event Type: General
  • Content Type: Other

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