AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSevere Weather & Heat Safety: Vermont is under a heat advisory with heat index values above 100 in parts of the Champlain Valley, as a rare enhanced severe thunderstorm risk ramps up for northern Vermont Tuesday night—storms could bring damaging winds, hail, and even tornadoes, with the biggest risk after sunset. Wildlife & Public Health: Vermont wildlife officials are investigating the killing of a lactating black bear found shot and dumped near the Connecticut River in Newbury, while state health and environmental agencies also urge people to watch for cyanobacteria blooms in lakes and ponds this summer. Clean Energy Politics: Senate Democrats say they’ll revive the clean energy agenda if they retake the majority, pitching jobs and lower costs as the core message. Data Centers & Energy Pressure: New York became the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on large AI data centers, citing strain on the electric grid, water use, and local impacts—an issue Vermont lawmakers have also been tracking. Flood Resilience: River experts warn against “kneejerk” flood fixes and urge natural solutions that respect how rivers behave, as Montpelier marks lessons from past flooding. Farming & Pests: UVM researchers and growers are battling the Colorado potato beetle’s growing resilience, testing new tactics to protect Vermont crops.
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