AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire & smoke watch: With summer underway, the U.S. is already seeing dozens of major wildfires, and Colorado officials warn haze could linger as smoke drifts in from Utah and Nevada. Disaster cleanup in Nevada: Reno’s Hidden Valley is still digging out after a Friday flash flood dumped about 2.5 inches of rain in under an hour, overwhelming storm drains and leaving six homes badly damaged or destroyed; crews have hauled away millions of pounds of mud and debris. Public health research: UNR received a $1 million gift to speed tick-borne disease work, including building a secure research facility for genetically modified tick studies. Energy & rates: NV Energy’s plan to compare bills with and without a peak demand charge fell short of what regulators and customers expected, leaving timing and tools unclear. Fire safety innovation: NFPA honored fire and life-safety achievements at its Stars at Night gala, including research into environmental impacts from lithium-ion battery incidents. Local governance: UNLV’s Vegas Loop station moved forward after a Board of Regents vote, despite complaints about environmental and workplace safety.
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