AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Rhode Island DEM is warning of unhealthy ozone for sensitive groups statewide on Saturday, June 6, with peak levels early afternoon into evening and fine particles running moderate—expect throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, and worse asthma; the state urges people to cut back on heavy outdoor exertion, plan for mornings, and use AirNow for updates. Offshore Wind Fight: A multistate lawsuit targets the Trump administration’s “sham deal” to pay TotalEnergies about $928 million to cancel New York offshore wind leases, with Rhode Island among the states arguing the move breaks legal steps and threatens clean energy and union jobs. PFAS Crackdown: A state-by-state push on “forever chemicals” is accelerating, with Rhode Island among states moving toward disclosure rules or restrictions as scrutiny grows over PFAS in consumer products. Ocean & Climate Watch: A weekly climate roundup highlights the environmental toll of data centers and reports on the dismantling of a deep-ocean monitoring system—both tied to rising climate and pollution pressures. Local Waters & Wildlife: Rhode Island coverage spotlights green crabs—an invasive species expanding in warmer waters—and notes their habitat damage, while a separate local item flags a contamination investigation at the Bradford Dyeing Association property.
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