AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife Rescue: Two juvenile humpback whales stranded off Fire Island made it back to open water after crews, including the Coast Guard and state DEC, kept one hydrated and shielded it from boats. Clean Water: A $51 million wastewater project in Sylvan Beach is complete, while New York City is weighing an upstate reservoir expansion amid drought concerns. Species Protection: New York’s updated wildlife action plan identifies 839 animals and plants needing conservation, adding plants to the list for the first time; the Bronx Zoo is also working to restore a tree species that nearly disappeared from the country. Climate Policy: A federal court has blocked New York’s Climate Superfund Act, setting up an appeal and a wider fight over whether polluters can be held liable for climate damage. Urban Air: A new study links NYC’s congestion pricing to cleaner air in Lower Manhattan.
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