Vermont
Ban means popular lightbulb soon won’t be for sale in Vermont stores
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) – Say goodbye to a preferred lightbulb. An upcoming ban means you received’t be capable to discover it in shops anymore.
This previous Might, Vermont handed laws that prohibits the sale of fluorescent lightbulbs and tubes that include mercury.
Beginning Feb. 17, 2023, the sale of mercury-containing, screw-based compact fluorescent lightbulbs, or CFLs, will probably be banned.
“It’s simply good to get mercury, which is a neurotoxin, out of the waste out of our houses and out of the waste stream and out of the environment,” mentioned Michael Bender of the Mercury Coverage Undertaking.
Consultants say mercury, which is the extremely poisonous heavy steel inside CFLs, will get launched into the atmosphere when bulbs are discarded. The contamination impacts fish and wildlife.
“That will get into the fish, will get in the environment and ultimately will get taken up in individuals… We do have to nonetheless take note of sure predatory fish which have very excessive ranges like swordfish, shark, walleye and tuna fish,” Bender mentioned.
In people, elevated publicity can create nervous system, kidney and liver injury, in addition to impaired improvement in kids.
“Within the case of fluorescent lighting, when a compact fluorescent gentle breaks, based on a state of Maine examine, the mercury ranges within the within the room for a younger youngster or pregnant girls are a lot above the allowable limits and current a danger to the creating fetus,” Bender mentioned.
Regardless that the ban received’t begin till after the brand new 12 months, shops throughout the state have already gotten rid of all of their CFL bulbs and changed them with LEDs.
“Would you be capable to discover a CFL screw lightbulb to purchase? No, no, they’re actually not one thing which can be in the marketplace anymore. After which higher than that, too. We even have simply gone by means of all of our lightbulbs as an organization and we fully rebuilt our sections,” mentioned Leigh Gamble of Aubuchon {Hardware} in Shelburne.
Usually, screw-based LED bulbs can be utilized in fixtures that previously contained CFLs.
“We’ve truly had a complete bunch of latest merchandise are available due to this ban that’s helped us you understand, assist individuals re-outfit garages and arrange their storage areas in higher and extra environment friendly methods. And we’ve been capable of subsidize a number of the prices as nicely for the buyer,” Gamble mentioned.
In the event you nonetheless use CFLs or have them in your possession and need to do away with them, you may deliver them into most {hardware} shops to allow them to be correctly disposed of.
By no means throw out a mercury-containing gentle or another thermometer or a thermostat or another mercury-containing product. It must be handled as a hazardous waste,” Bender mentioned.
“We’re pleased to take them right here,” Gamble mentioned.
Environmentalists say the ban is a good step ahead for each the well being of Vermonters and the earth as a complete.
“It’s not like we will wave a magic wand however the steps are in place. The insurance policies are in place to make sure that now we have a mercury-free future,” Bender mentioned.
The ban received’t finish with CFLs; beginning Jan. 1, 2024, a ban on the sale of general-purpose four-foot-long linear fluorescent tubes will take impact.
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Vermont
Vermont girl, 14, kills herself after relentless bullying at school over mom’s heath issues
A Vermont girl, 14, died by suicide after allegedly being relentlessly bullied at school over her mother’s heath issues. Isabelle Vezina-Dykeman’s mom underwent a brain surgery that reportedly left her with a shuttered eye.
Isabelle was a freshman at the Mill School in Winooski, which is an alternative high school for students with complex needs. “She was excited about the school year, excited about being a freshman,” her mother, Heather Miller, told WCAX. Heather described her daughter as a “spunky” teen who “loved to dance” and ice skate.
‘Devastated by the loss’
Heather said Isabelle faced constant bullying at school, with text messages teasing her about how her mother looks.When she returned from school on September 15, visibly upset, Heather decided to give her some space. “I thought I was doing the right thing, but in 35 minutes, our whole lives changed,” Heather said.
That night, Isabelle killed herself. The Mill School said that it is now investigating Heather’s claims of bullying.
“We, at the Mill School, have been devastated by the loss of one of our students,” the school said in a statement. “We are working with the appropriate agencies and continue to provide counseling support.”
Heather revealed that her daughter’s organs, which were donated, helped save the lives of seven people. Another child received her eyes.
This incident comes months after a 10-year-old Indiana boy killed himself after being bullied at school for several days. Sammy Teusch’s family alleged thatthey complained to the school at least 20 times last year. Sammy’s family insisted that the school knew their son was being bullied, with his father saying, “They knew this was going on. They knew this was going on.”
Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Vermont
The New England Patriots aren’t Vermont’s favorite NFL team, study says. Here’s who is
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Sports Seriously
You’d think Vermonters would root for the New England Patriots since they’re part of the region the team is named after.
A new report says that Vermont sports fans actually favor the New York Giants over the Patriots.
A report by the sports betting company BetMGM studying states’ most popular NFL teams found that both Connecticut and Vermont’s search data show that the Giants are more popular than the Patriots.
“For the most part, states show the strongest support for their home teams, but there are two notable exceptions where this isn’t the case. Ironically, the New England Patriots have some turncoats,” the report said.
BetMGM came to this conclusion by analyzing Google Trends data.
So, if the findings of this report are accurate, why would the Giants be more popular in Vermont and Connecticut than the Patriots?
Well, one reason may be geography. Vermont and Connecticut both border New York, so it makes sense that people in those states would gravitate toward a New York team.
But using that logic, Massachusetts could also favor the Giants because Massachusetts also borders New York.
While that it is true, the Patriots have Massachusetts roots, as they were originally named the Boston Patriots during its years in the American Football League. That changed in 1971 when they became an NFL team, moved into their Foxboro stadium and became the New England Patriots, according to ESPN.
Another reason why some Vermonters may cheer the Giants over the Patriots might be because the Giants used to train in Vermont.
The Giants trained at St. Michael’s College in Colchester during the summers from 1956 to 1960. They would stay in dormitories on the campus and practice on turf behind what are now the Alumni Hall and Lyons Hall dorm buildings.
That may explain the affection for the New York team.
Elizabeth Murray contributed to the reporting of this story.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
Vermont
The New England Patriots aren't Vermont's favorite NFL team, study says. Here's who is
You’d think Vermonters would root for the New England Patriots since they’re part of the region the team is named after.
A new report says that Vermont sports fans actually favor the New York Giants over the Patriots.
A report by the sports betting company BetMGM studying states’ most popular NFL teams found that both Connecticut and Vermont’s search data show that the Giants are more popular than the Patriots.
“For the most part, states show the strongest support for their home teams, but there are two notable exceptions where this isn’t the case. Ironically, the New England Patriots have some turncoats,” the report said.
BetMGM came to this conclusion by analyzing Google Trends data.
So, if the findings of this report are accurate, why would the Giants be more popular in Vermont and Connecticut than the Patriots?
Well, one reason may be geography. Vermont and Connecticut both border New York, so it makes sense that people in those states would gravitate toward a New York team.
But using that logic, Massachusetts could also favor the Giants because Massachusetts also borders New York.
While that it is true, the Patriots have Massachusetts roots, as they were originally named the Boston Patriots during its years in the American Football League. That changed in 1971 when they became an NFL team, moved into their Foxboro stadium and became the New England Patriots, according to ESPN.
Another reason why some Vermonters may cheer the Giants over the Patriots might be because the Giants used to train in Vermont.
The Giants trained at St. Michael’s College in Colchester during the summers from 1956 to 1960. They would stay in dormitories on the campus and practice on turf behind what are now the Alumni Hall and Lyons Hall dorm buildings.
That may explain the affection for the New York team.
Elizabeth Murray contributed to the reporting of this story.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Patriots aren’t Vermont’s favorite NFL team, study says. Here’s who is
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