Colorado climate & air quality: The state issued back-to-back Front Range Action Day alerts for ozone and fine particulates, and the guidance is sparking debate because smoke can’t be “driven away,” while ozone can. Colorado research & materials: CSU researchers report a new way to turn carbon dioxide into durable, high-molecular-weight polyesters—an approach aimed at replacing petroleum plastics. Energy storage push: A US-French partnership is targeting commercialization of anode-free sodium-ion batteries, with Mana Battery’s electrolyte platform part of the effort. Local tech & infrastructure: OSI Global will showcase network infrastructure solutions at Mountain Connect 2026, focusing on optical networking and multivendor support. AI governance: Gravitee published “Agent Accountability,” an open framework for identity, authority, oversight, and recourse for AI agents running in production. Privacy & surveillance: Cities are ditching Flock license plate readers and swapping to Axon systems, keeping the broader ALPR debate alive. Media policy: The FCC is set to vote on repealing a 39% cap on local TV ownership, a move that could reshape Colorado newsroom economics. Business & biotech: Sonoma Pharmaceuticals posted strong Q1 growth and improved margins, while Safe Harbor expanded its cannabis-focused 401(k) plan adoption. Colorado courts: A Colorado Springs mother’s murder conviction was vacated after withheld fire-investigation evidence came to light.