AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Heat & Cooling Access: A new map using Census data finds Vermont has among the highest shares of homes without air conditioning, underscoring how the July Fourth heat wave can hit hardest where cooling is least available. Grid Strain From AI: As heat drives peak demand, federal emergency orders were used again to force AI data centers onto diesel backup power, raising concerns about air quality and reliability. Vermont Tick Season: Vermont is seeing a tick season that health officials call a “new normal,” with ER and urgent care visits for tick bites running above prior-year averages and linked to climate-driven changes. Elizabeth Mine Cleanup: EPA and Vermont DEC are moving into the final cleanup phase at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund site, with a petition that would reclassify nearby groundwater as non-potable due to heavy-metal contamination. Public Safety in Water: Vermont State Police report continued search efforts after a man went missing in the Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake, following a rescue attempt during dangerous summer conditions. Military Mobility: BAE Systems delivered cold-weather all-terrain vehicles to the U.S. military, including the first for Vermont’s Army Mountain Warfare School.
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