AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Litigation: Vermont and New York are among 18 states (plus NYC) suing the EPA over a rollback that delays the phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons, potent refrigerant greenhouse gases, arguing it violates the AIM Act and will raise emissions. Local Water Quality: The Connecticut River Conservancy says it finished development for three southeastern Vermont stormwater projects in Brattleboro, Rockingham, and Westminster, aiming to cut nutrient and sediment pollution and protect riparian habitat. Wildfire Preparedness: A new Vermont law (Act 162) shifts forest fire warden duties so the local fire chief automatically serves as warden, changing how burn permits and incident command are handled. Wildlife & Invasives: Vermont wildlife officials are still tracking pond slider turtles found in the wild after pet releases, warning they can outcompete native turtles. Clean Energy in the Champlain Valley: Essex Resort & Spa and SunCommon expanded a multi-phase rooftop solar plan expected to power about 75% of the resort’s energy needs. Community Resilience: Barre saw minor downtown flooding after heavy rain, with officials pointing to drainage overwhelmed by the storm. Ash Tree Recovery: Putney Grammar School students helped remove an infected ash tree for lumber that will be turned into a school table, part of efforts to slow emerald ash borer spread.
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