AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Science & Water: A Colorado School of Mines study says human-caused climate change made this year’s Western U.S. snow drought about four times more likely, with Upper Colorado River Basin impacts especially stark. Wildfire & Public Health: A Rio Grande National Forest fire near Del Norte was mapped at nine acres with minimal fire behavior as southern Colorado faces critical fire weather and low fuel moisture. Western Water Stress: Lake Powell and Lake Mead hit record-low levels, with experts warning the Colorado River system is in “uncharted territory” and demand cuts aren’t keeping up. Local Energy & Infrastructure: Denver City Council approved a $282,744 contract for EV fast-charging equipment at city maintenance yards. Data Centers & Power Costs: A House panel advanced a bipartisan bill (Ratepayer Protection Act) that would require large data centers to help pay for grid upgrades—while Colorado lawmakers flag missing protections for water use. Sustainability in Practice: A Colorado Springs data center project is pursuing Green Globes certification, aiming to prove resource efficiency and resilience in new construction. Wildlife Research: Scientists identified three previously unknown Helicobacter bacteria types in pygmy sperm whales, adding to what’s known about marine mammal health.
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