AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpace Weather: A bursty stretch of solar flares and coronal mass ejections is expected to hit Earth around July 3 and July 5, with a moderate geomagnetic storm and better-than-usual aurora chances. Public Health & Environment: Vermont officials warn tick activity is reaching a “new normal,” with ER/urgent care tick-bite visits running above prior-year averages and climate-linked risk rising. Energy & AI Infrastructure: The U.S. Department of Energy used emergency grid authority to force AI data centers onto diesel backup during peak-stress moments, underscoring how fast data-center load is straining power reliability. Local Science Tools: Dartmouth Hitchcock’s rooftop pollen counter is now providing continuous New England air-sampling data for clinicians in Vermont and beyond. Wildlife & Pollinators: Reports of “zombees” (honeybees infected by parasitic “zombie flies”) include Vermont among places with verified cases, raising new questions for backyard pollinator health. STEM Workforce: Vermont’s Agency of Transportation is seeking EV charging providers, while construction leaders back a new leadership academy to grow the skilled-trades pipeline.
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