AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Research Funding Shake-Up: A proposed Trump-era rule would put political appointees in charge of federal research grant decisions, letting the executive branch override outside scientific review—sparking alarm from researchers and watchdogs. Microplastics Fight at EPA: The EPA fired an engineer after a microplastics monitoring requirement was removed from a federal fish farm permit, highlighting tension between anti-pollution goals and deregulation. Air Pollution Standards Pushback: Maryland joined a coalition urging the EPA not to delay Tier 4 vehicle emissions standards, warning the change would postpone health protections. Local Waste Fight in New York: Environmental groups sued to block a Wawayanda waste transfer station permit, arguing DEC failed to properly assess cumulative impacts and public participation. Conservation Spotlight: Ben Wever Farm was named a finalist for New York’s Agricultural Environmental Management-Leopold Conservation Award. Health & Heat Context: Coverage also flagged rising heat and night-sweat concerns, underscoring how climate and health risks intersect for New Yorkers.
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