Vermont has the reputation of being a climate refuge. But the state is actually warming faster than the global average. On Vermont Edition: the latest climate assessment from the University of Vermont. It shows how climate change is impacting specific regions in the state. We’ll talk with two of the co-authors. Then – are lending programs to help people of color buy homes a thing of the past? Vermont used to have a couple of these home equity programs. Now these lines of credit have gone away. We’ll find out what’s going on, with Vermont Public’s business reporter Derek Brouwer. Broadcast live on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.