Rutland's Refugee Welcome Mat Is Waiting On Trump's New Order
Despite resettlement plans to bring 100 Syrian refugees to Rutland this year, only 14 have arrived. Nonetheless, Vermont’s Refugee Resettlement Program has applied to the US State Department to resettle 100 more Syrian and Iraqis refugees in Rutland in fiscal year 2018, which starts October 1. But until President Trump decides how many refugees from all parts of the world will be allowed into the United States next year, nothing is certain.
Flood Insurance
What Does Flood Insurance Mean In Vermont?
When the topic of insurance comes up, most people probably think about fender benders or trips to the emergency room before they think of flooding. But as scientists predict increasingly severe weather events in coming years, Vermonters will likely need to become better acquainted with it.
Brave Little State
How Has The Geology Of Vermont Affected Its Character?
If you’ve lived in a state for a long time, or grew up there, you probably have this feeling — when you drive into or out of it, you feel like you can tell the difference.
Program Features
VPR Cafe: Pestopalooza
Get your food processor out. It's that time of year when you might have an abundance of basil and other greens which are perfect for making pesto.
But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids
How Do Hurricanes Form?
In the last couple of weeks, two big hurricanes have hit parts of the United States and Caribbean islands. In this episode we answer questions from kids who have been hearing the news and wondering: How do hurricanes form? Why do hurricanes strike Florida? Why do hurricanes have names? We speak with atmospheric scientist Shuyi Chen of the University of Washington.
Vermont Edition
How Do You Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night?
Parents of small children will know the angst of figuring out the best way to try to get them to sleep through the night.
