Nuclear Power in Wyoming: A first-of-its-kind small nuclear plant is moving forward near Kemmerer, with TerraPower’s Natrium project backed by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett and about $2 billion in taxpayer assistance, aiming to start generating electricity within four years and bringing construction jobs to a coal-dependent region. Energy & Water Watch: The Colorado River’s shrinking reservoirs are forcing major changes for western water users and tourism, with Lake Powell reported around 23% full and marinas adapting as levels near historic lows. Wyoming Research: University of Wyoming researchers published a “gas-aware” framework for selecting underground storage sites for CO2, hydrogen and natural gas, weighing geology, safety, environmental and economic factors. State Nonprofit Leadership: AARP Wyoming named Ann Clement as state director, bringing 25+ years of nonprofit and policy experience from her work leading Wyoming 211. Small-Business Tech & Accessibility: A new WordPress text-to-speech plugin, TTSWP, is rolling out with an accessible audio player as the EU Accessibility Act takes effect, aiming to help readers with low vision and other needs. Wyoming Gas Prices: GasBuddy data for the week ending Aug. 1 shows Wyoming’s regular average at $4.10 per gallon, with Niobrara County’s lowest reported regular price at $4.19.