PFAS “Forever Chemicals” and Health Risks: New reporting highlights how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances show up in everyday products and that most Americans have detectable PFAS in their blood, with long-term exposure linked to cancer and immune, thyroid, and developmental harms. Ticks on the Move: Vermont and the broader Northeast face shifting tick threats as warming and changing land use move different species and diseases into new areas—raising Lyme and other tick-borne illness concerns. Flood-Resilience for Vermont Farmland: Sen. Peter Welch, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Rep. Becca Balint reintroduced the BUFFER Act to help farmers access USDA Conservation Reserve Program funds for buffer zones that reduce flooding, erosion, and water pollution. Vermont Lakes Safety: Health and environmental officials issued guidance for cyanobacteria checks on lakes and ponds, and a separate advisory warns of possible rabid beavers near Turtle Island in New York. Remembering Vermont Floods: Coverage marks the July 10 anniversaries of the 2023 and 2024 disasters and revisits what changed—and what didn’t—in recovery. Renewables Permitting Fight: Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill aimed at redefining “plant” for renewable projects, drawing pushback from the clean-energy sector. Local Land-Use Ruling: A zoning permit for a Merchants Row short-term rental/event space was overturned, citing conflicts with the city’s downtown plan. Dairy Strain in North Hero: Farmers met lawmakers after processing plant closures and ongoing dairy farm losses, underscoring pressure on Vermont’s working landscape. Community Health Care Pressure: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital says it may close its birthing center within 6–9 months due to unsustainable losses.