AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNor’easter Watch: A long-duration coastal storm is battering New England with damaging wind, heavy rain, and rough surf; totals point to about 1–2 inches of rain in western Vermont and up to 3–6 inches in eastern Massachusetts, with gusts and flooding concerns as conditions linger into Monday. Lead in Tires: Nine states including Vermont ban lead wheel weights, aiming to cut toxic lead from falling off and breaking down into particles that can contaminate waterways. Offshore Wind Lawsuits: Vermont joined an eight-state coalition suing the Trump administration over $1.4 billion buyouts meant to cancel offshore wind leases, arguing the deals steer money into oil and gas. Plastic Bottle Toxics: Vermont Sen. Peter Welch and others reintroduced a bill to ban toxic substances in plastic beverage bottles and push EPA grants that prioritize rural and underserved communities. School PCB Cleanup: Crews at Hartford Memorial Middle School removed low-concentration PCBs found in paint during a chimney replacement, with the state saying no further oversight is needed unless materials are disrupted. Repair Culture: Burlington’s Old North End Repair Cafe highlights Vermont’s push to reduce waste by fixing belongings instead of tossing them. Energy/Environment Event: UVM’s Vermont Summit (Sept. 29) brings together energy, health, and the economy with a keynote by Nate Hagens.
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