AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Work: EY is investing $100M in a rewards program for “future-focused” skills, with bonuses up to $25,000—an attempt to keep humans central as AI changes accounting. Public Health & Water: Vermont’s neighbors are pushing EPA to require microplastics monitoring in drinking water, citing ongoing public health concerns. School Tech Policy: Vermont’s “no phones” rule in schools (Act 72) is taking effect, with some districts already using “bell to bell” phone collection. Climate & Drinking Water: A proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule could raise erosion and treatment costs for drinking water used by about 25 million people. Energy Storage & Grid Reality: A new market forecast puts battery storage growth on track to $105.96B by 2030, but highlights the hard part—constraints move around the grid. Vermont Science: UVM researchers helped explain why bats avoid cancer, pointing to immune and genetic factors that could inform future human therapies. Conservation in Motion: The Nature Conservancy is funding Vermont projects to keep habitats connected as species shift north with warming. Local Environment: Vermont is asking large groundwater users to report annual withdrawals, tightening oversight of a key resource. Composting Skills: UVM Extension is launching a bear-country composting course starting Sept. 11.
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