AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Food Prices: A “super El Niño” is forecast to be the strongest on record, with central Pacific sea-surface temperatures topping major past anomalies—central banks are already flagging knock-on pressure for inflation and food costs. NYC Air Quality: A NYC Health Department study says congestion pricing didn’t improve Manhattan air quality, with building emissions cited as the main driver. Water Security: Cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems have disrupted operations in multiple states, prompting FBI/EPA-style guidance on locking down internet exposure and access controls. Wildlife & Coasts: New York’s whale protection push continues with a new Whale Awareness Act for boaters, while reporting also highlights threats to whales from boat traffic. Energy & Land Use: New York’s environmental watchdog released a legislative scorecard criticizing rollbacks to the 2019 climate law, warning it could delay the shift away from natural gas. Data Centers Backlash: Across the region, governors are tightening data center rules amid community concerns over power and water use, reflecting a broader fight over AI-driven growth.
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