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Hikers of all ages across Vermont know to leave trails better than they found it, but human-caused climate change has placed our planet in peril for future generations. Peter knows that if we don’t take bold action now, the consequences will be severe and hit the most vulnerable communities first. Peter has worked both in the Vermont statehouse and in the Capitol to combat the existential threat of climate change. He supports ","source_url":"https://www.welch.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-12","origin_hash":"72937c6b551f7b21535844fcf3e1e96ae2a936736384c034f17dc15fcc1450d1"},{"stance":"Protecting Our Planet","detail":"The heart and soul of the Green Mountain State is its natural beauty. Hikers of all ages across Vermont know to leave trails better than they found it, but human-caused climate change has placed our planet in peril for future generations. 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He’s been a leading advocate for expanding the supports small and rural communities need to thrive: access to high-speed broadband, support for small farmers, leveraging federal investments to spur economic growth, and more. As Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Rural Development, he’s taking a leading role in the Senate to invest in rural America. Peter has made it a priority to work with the s","source_url":"https://www.welch.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-12","origin_hash":"6a687c5b1b24cbc5be3d7c9159bd941f9053137c0a4c58c05ed8576b0d37966f"}]}],"note":"Every position sourced from the official's own website. origin_hash = SHA-256 of page at capture time."}