AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Research Funding: The National Science Foundation awarded $7.9 million to Bennington College and three Vermont partners to build a PFAS Environmental Research Network, aiming to track how “forever chemicals” move through groundwater and food webs after contamination was found in 2016. Drinking Water Watch: Vermont joined a multi-state push urging the EPA to add microplastics to its drinking-water monitoring list, arguing the public needs clearer data on what’s in tap water. Climate Policy Courtroom: A federal judge blocked New York’s $75 billion “climate superfund” law that would have required fossil-fuel firms to pay for climate damages, a ruling that could chill similar efforts elsewhere. Local News Sustainability: The National Trust for Local News is buying the Vermont Community Newspaper Group, keeping staff and expanding coverage for five weekly papers serving Northern Vermont. Data Centers & Water: A congressional hearing highlighted growing pressure on drinking-water systems as data centers expand, with lawmakers weighing how to protect ratepayers. Bear Conservation: Vermont Fish and Wildlife received a donation from the Vermont Bear Hound Association to buy new GPS tracking collars to improve research on bear reproduction and population dynamics.
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