AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Data Centers in Wyoming: Cheyenne-area developers and utilities faced public questions about water and power as AI demand drives new data center plans, with closed-loop cooling pitched as a way to cut freshwater use. Water Risk Beyond Volume: A new report argues data-center scrutiny is shifting from how much water is used to how cooling water is managed across its full lifecycle, after contamination and public-health concerns tied to cooling systems. Climate & Snow Science: A study finds Western snow droughts like early-2026 are now far more frequent under today’s climate, with UW researchers among the team. Colorado River Pressure: Lake Mead hit a record low, underscoring worsening drought impacts for the Southwest’s drinking water and hydropower. Wyoming Elections: Three Republicans filed to replace retiring Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee—Laura Pate, Connie Czarnecki, and Misty Tinney. STEM in the Classroom: A national look at the “AI gold rush” warns K-12 districts are buying AI tools even as concerns grow about student learning and thinking. Livestock Tech: Solar-powered, satellite-connected ear tags are being used to track cattle health and behavior without cell infrastructure.
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