AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUrban Night Sky: Golden Gate Canyon State Park earned DarkSky certification as an Urban Night Sky Place, after park staff worked to cut light pollution and monitor skies despite Denver-area glow. Supreme Court Climate Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Suncor v. Boulder, a major test of whether local governments can use state law to seek damages from fossil fuel companies over climate harms. Local Oil & Gas Pressure: North Colorado residents are organizing against Verdad Resources’ proposed 22-well Century Pad site near Windsor, citing health and air-quality concerns. Coal Emissions Crackdown: Colorado regulators warned the West Elk coal mine after emissions of smog-forming pollutants reportedly hit nearly four times its permit limit, with environmental groups pushing for stronger action than fines. Wildfire Forest Shifts: New reporting highlights how hotter, faster wildfires are changing forests that historically recovered after fire, raising questions about long-term recovery. Wildlife in Towns: A bear wandered through Aspen’s farmers market, raiding bakery stalls—another reminder that drought and seasonal food stress can push wildlife closer to people.
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