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Weather Crucial for Vermont Apple Orchards' Success

Weather Crucial for Vermont Apple Orchards' Success

Vermont's pick-your-own apple orchards are entering their peak season, which runs from late September to mid-October. These orchards rely heavily on favorable weather conditions during this short window to ensure a successful year. Rainy days can significantly impact business, as fewer visitors come to pick apples, leaving crops at risk of falling to the ground. Despite challenges like frost earlier in the year, experts report that apple trees are in good shape due to balanced moisture levels. Orchard owners are optimistic about the season but remain cautious, as unpredictable weather could still affect operations. Source time: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT.
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Vermont Nuclear Watchdog Panel Criticized for Lack of Public Engagement on Decommissioning and Future Site Use

Vermont Nuclear Watchdog Panel Criticized for Lack of Public Engagement on Decommissioning and Future Site Use

Ann Darling, a member of the Citizens Awareness Network, has criticized Vermont's Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel (NDCAP) for its lack of public engagement regarding the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant site. The plant ceased operations in 2014 and is now largely decommissioned, with 60 casks of highly radioactive waste remaining. The site's owner, NorthStar, has leased it to PowerTransitions, a Texas-based energy development company, which is considering options such as a small modular nuclear reactor, battery storage, or a data center. Darling alleges that the NDCAP, chartered to advise the governor and legislature and serve as a conduit for public information, has failed in its outreach efforts, holding fewer meetings and not actively attracting public participation. This perceived lack of transparency is occurring while Governor Phil Scott promotes legislation to define nuclear power as clean energy and seeks to repeal a statutory requirement for legislative approval of future nuclear...
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Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Responds to Unfounded Bomb Threat, Operations Undisrupted

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Responds to Unfounded Bomb Threat, Operations Undisrupted

Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, Vermont, experienced a bomb threat on Thursday morning, which authorities quickly determined to be not credible. The threat prompted a brief precautionary lockdown of South Burlington schools. According to an informed source, South Burlington dispatch received a report of a bomb at the airport. Emergency procedures were initiated, but the threat was deemed lacking credibility within minutes. Interim Superintendent Joe Clark informed the school community that the airport threat was reported around 8:20 AM, and South Burlington Police Chief Bill Breault confirmed its non-credible nature. Despite initial reports circulating about an active shooter or a major security incident, airport operations remained undisrupted. There was no evacuation, closure of security checkpoints, halt to passenger screening, or flight delays as a result of the incident. The airport's response concluded within five to ten minutes, causing some confusion due to the s...
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Bannock County, Idaho, Reconsiders Ban on Renewable Energy Development Amid Economic and Energy Needs

Bannock County, Idaho, Reconsiders Ban on Renewable Energy Development Amid Economic and Energy Needs

Bannock County, Idaho, is revisiting a 2024 ordinance that banned utility-scale solar and wind development. County Commissioner Jeff Hough, who initially dissented from the ban, is now chair and is leading efforts to overturn it. The county commission is set to vote this fall on new language that would permit solar, wind, and nuclear energy projects. The original ban was enacted after concerns from residents and county leaders about the impact of large-scale renewable projects, particularly following discussions about the Lava Ridge Wind Project in southern Idaho. This reconsideration comes as Idaho Power, the state's largest utility, anticipates a 26% increase in electricity demand by 2030. The county is also exploring opportunities in nuclear energy, with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) nearby and nuclear startup Oklo aiming to build its first fission reactor there.
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Study Links Major Oil and Gas Companies' Emissions to Western U.S. Water Crisis

Study Links Major Oil and Gas Companies' Emissions to Western U.S. Water Crisis

A new scientific study has found that 122 major oil, gas, coal, and cement companies and state-owned operations are partially responsible for the severe drought and water scarcity in the Western United States. The peer-reviewed paper, titled 'Carbon emissions exacerbating the Western US water crisis,' published in Communications Earth & Environment, attributes a significant portion of the decline in mountain snowpacks and streamflows, as well as the increased need for agricultural irrigation, to the climate pollution generated by these entities. Specifically, the study indicates that about 40% of the 36% decline in annual average mountain snowpacks over the last 70 years is linked to these 122 companies' emissions. This annual loss is equivalent to the full capacity of Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir. Furthermore, global warming from greenhouse gas emissions has led to a 13% decline in average annual streamflows and a 4.3% increase in agricultural irrigation needs, with roughly half of these impa...
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Nor'easter to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to New England This Weekend

Nor'easter to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to New England This Weekend

A powerful nor'easter is expected to impact New England this weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm is forecast to develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast between Thursday and Friday, intensifying as it moves towards New England. Rainfall will begin Friday afternoon, becoming heavier and more widespread on Saturday and Sunday. Southeastern Massachusetts and Boston could see 3-5 inches of rain by Monday night, while western Massachusetts and Vermont may receive 1-2 inches. Wind gusts are expected to reach 50-60 mph along the coast and up to 40 mph inland. Coastal areas will also experience high waves, with heights of 15-25 feet, and minor flooding due to high tides coinciding with the full moon.
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GROWMARK System Offers 2027 Agronomy Internships Across U.S. Locations

GROWMARK System Offers 2027 Agronomy Internships Across U.S. Locations

GROWMARK System Offers 2027 Agronomy Internships Across U.S. Locations
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Kaitlin Farrell Transitions from Weather Fear to Meteorology Passion, Forecasting for Vermont and New Hampshire

Kaitlin Farrell Transitions from Weather Fear to Meteorology Passion, Forecasting for Vermont and New Hampshire

Kaitlin Farrell, a recent graduate with a BS in Meteorology and a minor in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Oswego, has transformed her childhood fear of severe weather into a dedicated passion for meteorology. Growing up in North Syracuse, NY, Farrell was initially terrified of tornadoes and strong winds. With her mother's encouragement, this fear evolved into a strong interest, leading her to pursue a career in weather forecasting. She has presented professionally on lake-effect lightning at the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting and has even engaged in storm chasing. Currently, Farrell is serving as a fall summit intern at the Mount Washington Observatory, a location renowned for its extreme weather conditions. In this role, she forecasts for the entire states of Vermont and New Hampshire, and also writes forecast discussions specifically for the higher summits of New Hampshire. Her duties also include working on a research project focused on forecasting rime icing events...
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Nor'easter to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to New England

Nor'easter to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to New England

A powerful nor'easter is set to impact New England this weekend, with the worst conditions expected from Saturday night into Sunday morning. The storm, forming off the Mid-Atlantic coast, will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal impacts to the region. Rainfall totals are expected to range from 3-5 inches in southeastern Massachusetts and Boston, with 1-2 inches in western Massachusetts and Vermont. Wind gusts could reach 50-60 mph along the coast and up to 40 mph inland. Coastal areas are also under a Coastal Flood Watch due to high tides and waves reaching 15-25 feet, which may cause minor flooding and severe beach erosion. The storm is expected to gradually weaken and move away by Monday. (Source: NBC Boston, published 2026-09-24 15:20 GMT)
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Switzerland Pledges Millions for Ukrainian Grain Storage and Organic Sector Development

Switzerland Pledges Millions for Ukrainian Grain Storage and Organic Sector Development

Switzerland has committed CHF 3 million (Swiss Francs) to support temporary grain storage in Ukraine under a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project. Additionally, Switzerland will allocate another CHF 6 million over the next three years to foster the development of Ukraine's organic agricultural sector. This announcement follows discussions between Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotskyi and Jacques Gerber, the Swiss Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine. The primary focus of these discussions was the critical issue of logistics, as up to 30 million tonnes of agricultural products in Ukraine are at risk due to ongoing restrictions on maritime exports. Ukraine urgently needs to enhance its temporary crop storage capacity to prevent losses until stable export routes can be re-established. The FAO project is also expected to include voucher assistance for small farmers, with Ukraine proposing coordination through its State Agrarian Register to ensure targeted aid.
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Poetic addition to a collection | Woodburn

Poetic addition to a collection | Woodburn

My family tree bears a Dickinson lineage, three generations before me, but tracing these roots deeper has, to my great disappointment, unearthed no direct kinship to the famous poet Emily.
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Ohioans should be leery of data centers and secrecy they come with | Opinion

Ohioans should be leery of data centers and secrecy they come with | Opinion

The secrecy involved with data center non-disclosure agreements is a major reason many Ohioans are rightly suspicious of them.