AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Water: July hit the hottest mark on record in the U.S., with NOAA reporting long heat domes and hundreds of new monthly temperature records; in the West, Lake Mead slid to a new low, underscoring how shrinking Colorado River supplies are reshaping water planning across states including Wyoming. Wyoming Infrastructure: Gillette’s engineering division is using its PAVER road-tracking system to prioritize repairs over the next five years, aiming to extend pavement life without full reconstruction. Energy & Research: UW researchers published a “gas-aware” framework for picking underground storage sites for CO2, hydrogen, and natural gas, blending geology, modeling, and decision tools. Public Health & Environment: A new study finds many U.S. parks sit near places that report toxic chemicals to the EPA and near Superfund sites—challenging the idea that green space and pollution are separate. Healthcare Costs: A KFF Health News report shows big hospital price swings for the same knee surgery, highlighting how consolidation can drive up costs. Tech & Industry: Terra Clean Energy says it has acquired and digitized historic uranium mine data for Utah’s Marysvale project, building a 3D geological model to guide future work. Local STEM/Extension: UW Extension added two new educators in Sweetwater County, including a 4-H youth development hire focused on science and agriculture.
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