AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHousehold Hazardous Waste: Reverse Logistics Group won a Vermont contract to help run the state’s Household Hazardous Product Stewardship program, including outreach to manufacturers, billing support, and cost allocation using national sales data. Energy & Pollution: A new report warns EPA is relying on decades-old data to set the first nationwide drinking-water standard for perchlorate, a rocket-fuel chemical linked to lower IQ in children. Climate & Winter Risk: NOAA forecasts a possible “super El Niño,” with Vermont among regions that could see harsher winter weather, including heavier snow and rain swings. Local Governance & Power: Vermont’s vetoed data-center bill is back in focus as critics argue AI data centers are driving up electricity bills and adding air, water, and climate pollution. Forests & Jobs: The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund selected eight startups for a 2026 Forest Business Accelerator aimed at sustainable construction, packaging, carbon-smart forestry, and forest data tech. Health & Care Workforce: Crescent Manor in Bennington is bringing in four Mexico-trained nurses as part of a workforce development plan to stabilize long-term care staffing.
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