AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVermont STEM Spotlight: A South Burlington High School senior, Momin Waqar, is taking a neuroscience project on astrocytes and the stress-linked peptide PACAP from UVM labs to a national stage, with potential implications for diseases like ALS and glioblastoma. Public Health & Safety: Vermont’s neonic phase-out push continues with a new documentary, “Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics,” bringing farmers and researchers together ahead of the 2029 ban. Energy Storage Safety: Clean Energy Group released a new fact sheet on lithium-ion battery storage fire safety, focusing on public health and environmental impacts after incidents. Forest Tech & Markets: The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund selected eight startups for its 2026 Forest Business Accelerator, aiming to grow forest-based innovation from advanced manufacturing to carbon-smart forestry. EPR Implementation: Reverse Logistics Group won a Vermont contract to support Household Hazardous Product Stewardship under the state’s EPR law, including manufacturer outreach and cost allocation analysis. Vermont Archives & Research: The Vermont Jazz Center launched a digital archive showcasing decades of jazz history, with an Aug. 7 kickoff event. Policy Watch: A coalition of 25 states, including Vermont, sued over Trump’s latest tariffs, arguing they’re a pretext to replace taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.
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