AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMelanoma & the Environment: UVM researchers say Vermont’s high melanoma rates may connect to specific DNA damage patterns, launching an NIEHS/NIH grant to study how different cancer-causing exposures leave distinct mutations in individual skin cells. Flood Watch for the Region: Another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms is expected late Sunday into Monday, with isolated flash flooding possible across parts of the Northeast, including Vermont and New Hampshire. Super El Niño Signals: Forecasters warn a strengthening “Super El Niño” could bring above-average snow to Vermont and nearby states this winter, while wetter conditions loom for the Gulf Coast and Southeast. Polluter-Pays Fight in Court: A federal judge in Syracuse heard arguments over New York’s climate “superfund” law that would require fossil fuel companies to pay for climate harms. Herbicide Health Debate: A report highlights research linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease and notes U.S. use has risen, with states considering restrictions or bans. Local Landfill Politics: New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill creating a landfill siting evaluation committee, keeping pressure on proposals near Forest Lake State Park. Bears & Reporting: Vermont Fish and Wildlife says many people avoid calling about bears because they fear killing—leading to problems that are harder to manage later.
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