AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFlood Resilience Funding: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $80M in Climate Week grants to cut flooding, improve water quality, and boost infrastructure resilience across New York, including stormwater projects and nature-based solutions. Lead in School Water: A new report says lead contamination shows up in 40% of New York state schools’ water supply, renewing calls for stronger protections for kids. Local Green Space Wins: Construction began on Box Street Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—2.5 acres of waterfront greenspace replacing an old MTA site, with native plantings and habitat goals. Heat-Health Tool: A new push for “cool roofs” highlights how reflective roofing can reduce urban heat, lower energy use, and protect public health. Data Centers & Climate Tension: Coverage points to growing backlash over AI data centers, including tests of orbital “data center” concepts and warnings about environmental impacts. Weather & Climate Signals: Reports note a quieter Atlantic hurricane stretch into September and explain why nor’easters and coastal storms are different—useful as colder-season impacts ramp up.
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