AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore Wind in Court: Rhode Island and other Northeastern states sued the Trump administration over a nearly $1 billion deal that paid TotalEnergies to abandon offshore wind leases off New York and North Carolina, arguing the agreement was unlawful and steered money toward fossil fuels. Ocean Monitoring Under Threat: The Trump administration is also moving to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a deep-sea data system that tracks ocean chemistry and currents—raising alarms as sea temperatures and El Niño risk climb. Beach Access Upgrade: Westerly’s Misquamicut State Beach finished a $1.8M entrance project that expands entry lanes from 3 to 8 to cut summer congestion. Heat Alert: New England is bracing for a stretch of hotter-than-usual weather, with highs pushing toward the 90s and humidity building. Wildlife & Litter: A new look at Rhode Island shoreline trash highlights how microplastics and entangling debris are harming seals and seabirds. Local Housing Watch: RIPEC says the state has spent $52.2M for 200 rental units with limited results—another warning sign for housing spending.
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