AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPesticides and kids’ cancer risk: A new review of decades of studies links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher rates of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, with the strongest signals tied to prenatal exposure. Heat and storms: Vermont and much of the Northeast are under heat advisories as humidity pushes heat indexes near 100, with strong thunderstorms possible Friday. Flash flooding impacts roads: Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Hardwick, including a major washout on Bunker Hill Road that left the road impassable. Wetlands map updates: Vermont’s DEC is rolling out updated wetland maps across more than 100 towns, with public meetings scheduled in June. Local odor dispute: St. Albans City Council spent hours on downtown quality-of-life issues, including renewed complaints about a sulphurous smell from the Dairy Farmers of America milk treatment plant. Wildlife and public access rules: Vermont Fish and Wildlife reiterates that open fires and swimming are prohibited at state fishing access areas. Solar myth-busting: A new explainer pushes back on common solar misconceptions, focusing on what actually affects savings and safety.
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