Scott’s solution to pollution is ‘gimmickry,’ critics say

Brian Shupe, executive director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council. File photo by John Herrick/VTDigger
Environmentalists are expressing disappointment in Gov. Phil Scott’s budget saying that while it may accomplish a political goal for the governor, who has promised not to increase taxes or fees, the savings will be at the expense of Vermont’s environment and water quality.“It lacked ambition,” said Brian Shupe, executive director of the Vermont Natural Resources C