AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat & Public Health: A heat dome is expected to push dangerous “feels-like” temperatures above 100°F across parts of the eastern U.S., raising risks for World Cup fans and players and spotlighting how climate change intensifies heat. Air Quality: New York City Metro air-quality health advisories were extended as summer conditions worsen pollution exposure. Local Water & Climate Risk: New York City building owners may soon use renewable energy credits (RECs) to meet Local Law 97—an approach climate advocates warn could let upgrades lag. Solar vs. Farmland: U.S. officials accused New York of violating USDA prime-farmland standards in approving large-scale solar projects, putting the state’s siting process under scrutiny. Wildlife & Coasts: A decomposed humpback whale was removed from Montauk Beach after an emergency DEC permit, with the cause of death still undetermined. Policy Fight Over Nuclear: New York opponents are organizing against Gov. Hochul’s plan to expand nuclear power, arguing it could raise electricity costs and crowd out renewables.
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