AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat & Health: A new study estimates about 41,800 premature deaths in the U.S. in 2024 tied to toxic road vehicle pollution, underscoring how transportation emissions hit respiratory health and communities day to day. Climate Forecasting: NYU climate mathematician David Holland is helping build a model to forecast Greenland glacial melt—aiming to give coastal planners something closer to a “storm forecast” for sea-level rise. Wildlife & Coasts: New York’s DEC issued guidance for beachgoers on avoiding sharks during summer, as officials warn swimmers about when and where risk is higher. Water & Wetlands: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the northeastern bulrush has recovered and will be delisted July 10, though researchers dispute the timing and warn threats like habitat loss and climate change remain. Local Conservation: In Dunkirk, New York, a former NRG site is being taken over by Genover, with next steps including a “nuclear 101” forum as the community weighs future land use. Policy & Environment: New York is also facing renewed pressure over data centers, with calls for a pause as power demand and emissions concerns grow.
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