AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildlife Protections: The Trump administration finalized a rule change to the Endangered Species Act that narrows what counts as “harm,” potentially making it easier for activities like logging, mining, and drilling to proceed in habitat—raising new concerns for Vermont’s vulnerable species. Climate Politics: A Rhode Island mayoral race is turning into a referendum on climate policy, with Providence facing sea-level rise and flood risk that voters can’t ignore. Energy & Flood Recovery: Vermont Gas Systems named Lindsay Kurrle as its next president and CEO, bringing state leadership experience including major flood-recovery work. Rural Power Resilience: A report looks at why rural outages last far longer than in cities and how battery storage could help utilities restore service faster. Watershed Watch: Memphremagog Watershed Association held its annual meeting and a symposium focused on improving Lake Memphremagog’s water quality. Local Environment & Community: A Vermont wildlife photo exhibit spotlights ospreys and other birds, tying conservation to public engagement. Road & Weather Notes: Vermont State Police reported a wet-weather tractor-trailer crash on I-91 in Ryegate, with lane closures and delays. Pesticide Policy: California has begun a two-year phase-out of paraquat, a herbicide linked to serious health risks and now facing mounting legal and scientific pressure.
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