AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Suncor v. Boulder, a high-stakes fight over whether local governments can sue major energy companies for climate-related damages—potentially shaping dozens of similar cases, including ones involving Vermont. Clean Energy in Vermont: GlobalFoundries in Essex Junction has added about 6MW of solar and a 16MW battery storage system to support factory energy needs and bolster grid resilience. Wildlife & Water: UVM and partners report new research on whether lake trout embryos can naturally build thiamine (vitamin B1) in Lake Champlain—an important clue for restoring wild lake trout. Food Security: Central Vermont volunteers are “gleaning” farm surplus to cut waste and feed people facing food insecurity. Education Equity: Vermont test data show a widening achievement gap, with marginalized students falling further behind peers. Local Leadership: Hinesburg conservation biologist Kate Kelly is set to receive a VNRC Local Leadership Award. Community & Recovery: Float Away Wellness Spa is partnering with UVM Athletics to bring floatation therapy to student-athletes.
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