Vermont is often celebrated for having one of the cleanest electric grids in the U.S., with about 66% of its power from renewable sources—and a goal of reaching 75% by 2032. But much of that energy comes from HydroQuebec’s massive hydropower operations in Canada, which have caused widespread environmental and social impacts.

Flooded forests release carbon for decades, and millions of acres of native lands have been destroyed or altered—displacing Indigenous communities and polluting local ecosystems. Critics argue that this energy source, while renewable on paper, isn’t as clean as it seems.

Read the full article on our website: As Vermont Nears 75% Renewable Power, Is It Clean Enough?