AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate & Forests: A new Nature Climate Change study co-authored by UVM researchers finds mountain tree shifts aren’t just “uphill.” Hydraulic traits that shape drought tolerance help explain why some species move downslope while others climb. Wildlife Health: Researchers say a contagious cancer is spreading through Lake Memphremagog’s bullhead catfish, raising big questions about how transmissible cancers spread in nature. Water & Public Health: A new study in PLOS Water links federal roadless-area protections to drinking-water security for at least 25 million Americans, complicating efforts to roll back the Roadless Rule. Food Waste & Pollution: University of Vermont researchers warn that plastic contamination should be treated as a central concern in food-waste solutions, since microplastics can persist in compost. Vermont Action on Rabies: USDA begins wildlife rabies vaccination baits along Vermont’s northern border as cases rise, with raccoon population growth cited as a driver. Local Notes: A Newport-area group launches a member-owned food co-op to keep downtown grocery and café services going. Road & Safety: Vermont State Police report a foggy, wet-road DUI crash in Lincoln where a John Deere XUV struck a tree; court date set for Oct. 5. Transit Policy Debate: Connecticut’s “Talking Transportation” revisits whether EVs should pay into highway funding, after a bill stalled amid strong opposition.
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