Experts are
warning Congress that a mysterious fungus attacking America’s bats could spread nationwide in years and
represents the most serious threat to wildlife in a century.
More than 60
environmental and other organizations from across the country are urging
Congress to increase funding for research into a disease that is killing bats
in the eastern United States.
White Nose Syndrome, a mysterious illness
affecting bats in the Northeast, has been spreading this winter. Now scientists are racing to protect
populations all along the east coast before it’s too late.
The news has been full of announcements about new solar, wind and
biomass energy projects in Vermont. We’ll
find out what’s behind the flurry of projects and whether they represent
a new era of increasing reliance on renewable energy.
An education group has singled out Vermont as a national example of doing a good job to prepare students for college; deadly white-nose syndrome is striking more bats over a larger area this winter; more…
White Nose Syndrome is a sickness that affects bats, and early reports suggest that it
could have a catastrophic effect on the bat population in the
Northeast.
As the weather grows colder, birders get ready to witness the great migration south. We find out which birds we can expect to see, and we take your questions. Also, an update on how our bats are faring this year.