AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSupreme Court Climate Fight: The justices heard arguments in Suncor v. Boulder, a case that could decide whether cities can sue oil companies under state law for climate-linked harms—potentially reshaping dozens of similar lawsuits nationwide. Vermont Education Equity: Vermont’s latest test results show a widening achievement gap, with “marginalized students” falling 30–38 percentage points behind peers in proficiency. Nuclear Collaboration: New England states are aligning on a regional nuclear strategy, with leaders saying no single state can build new nuclear alone. Grid Smarts for Vermont: Eversource and Dartmouth researchers are pushing “dynamic line rating” to safely move more power through existing transmission lines across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Waste Update: Casella says it will close its Bethlehem landfill earlier than planned, ending municipal solid waste acceptance Dec. 31. Local Land & Trails: Thetford Trails Team bought a 93-acre parcel at Union Village Dam to expand community-owned trail stewardship. Home Heating Interest: Residents in Greensboro explored heat pumps as a home heating option, focusing on costs, insulation, and backup heat for Vermont winters.
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