AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoWildfire Smoke: CU Boulder researchers are studying how smoke changes as it travels from forests to cities, including what those changes could mean for health and climate as fire seasons grow smokier. Climate Lawsuit: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the Suncor v. Boulder case, which could determine whether Boulder County’s climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies can proceed in state court. Water Outlook: September rain reduced Colorado’s drought footprint, while a potentially strong El Niño could bring more precipitation to parts of the Colorado River Basin. But experts caution that better levels at Lakes Powell and Mead aren’t guaranteed. Snow Storage: Aspen Snowmass says its pilot kept about 85% of a snow pile intact through summer, saving snow that would take an estimated 3.5 million gallons of water to make. Invasive Species: Live zebra mussels have been found in Utah’s stretch of the Colorado River, raising concern about spread through the river system.
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