AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Energy (SCOTUS): The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Suncor v. Boulder, with justices showing skepticism about whether states and cities can sue energy companies for billions tied to alleged climate damage—an outcome that could reshape how such cases are handled nationwide. Heating Costs: With heating oil expected to jump about 50% this winter, millions of households—especially in the Northeast—could face roughly $900 higher bills as global supply strains continue. Vermont Agriculture & Food Systems: Vermont colleges are teaming up on a nearly $8M NSF-funded project to study PFAS as it moves through water, wildlife, and food. Livestock & Farm Tech: NRCS Vermont and the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District are hosting a free bedded pack manure management workshop at Bartlett Family Farm (Oct. 29). Waste & Local Industry: Casella will close its Bethlehem, N.H. landfill earlier than planned, shifting Concord’s trash hauling to a waste-to-energy facility. Workforce & Economy: A weak September jobs report showed only 29,000 new jobs nationwide, with hiring slowing and unemployment ticking up. Community & Hiring: UVM’s fall career fair drew protests tied to companies’ alleged links to Gaza, while some major employers did not attend.
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