AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoParaquat Ban: Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, with a phase-out starting Nov. 1, 2026 and limited exemptions for certain crops only when no safer option exists, as health and farmworker advocates point to Parkinson’s-linked risks. Wetlands & Housing: A new fight is brewing over Vermont’s wetland rules for housing: draft ANR rules would let some construction proceed in unmapped wetlands and shrink buffer sizes, but the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules says the approach conflicts with state law and science. River Restoration: Mission Farm in Killington added 523 trees and shrubs along the Ottauquechee River to cut erosion, improve flood resilience, slow invasives, and boost habitat for fish and pollinators. Wildlife Habitat Connectivity: A new push argues Vermont should connect wildlife habitats instead of treating nature as isolated “islands,” helping species move as climate pressures grow. Community & Climate Resilience: Prescribed burning is proposed for Addison County forests, aiming to manage ecosystems through fire. Data Centers & Power: Across the country, data centers are driving up electricity demand and sparking political battles that are now reaching Congress. Local Food & Farms: Bennington’s outdoor farmers market returns, and Maine wild blueberry growers report climate-driven crop losses.
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