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This week, Richmond officials went over what’s been fixed or needs fixing following the floods of July 10 and 11, including the town’s wastewater pump station, the Volunteers Green park, a new utility truck, roads and culverts � not to mention entire neighborhoods of homes.
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Extreme rainfall caused by climate change, the state's mountainous terrain, saturated soil from more frequent precipitation, heavily manipulated rivers and a crumbling dam system have all contributed to the problem.
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Vermont State Climatologist Lesley-Ann Dupigny-Giroux about the role of climate change � and geography � in the flooding Vermont saw last week.
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Much of northern and central Vermont is expected to get 2 to 3 inches of rain Wednesday, with localized areas getting 4 inches or more. A tornado watch is also in effect until 9 p.m.
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The number of emergency department visits tends to increase with the heat index, a measure that factors in both temperature and humidity.
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Representatives from the Lake Champlain Basin Program explain how they're addressing the root causes of lake pollution.
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Some Vermonters pride themselves on getting by without air conditioning, but data shows most Vermont homes rely on it as summers get hotter.
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A researcher explains the spread of blacklegged ticks in the northeast and their role in Lyme disease transmission.
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Vermont's forests are dotted with valleys where cold air pools, creating ideal conditions for higher-elevation plants. As the planet warms, these areas could become refuges.
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According to a new study, living through extreme weather events like wildfires and hurricanes may make survivors more likely to support climate mitigation policy, despite their political affiliation.