AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Politics: A new national shift toward “climate hushing” is showing up in Democratic campaigns, with some young voters saying global warming just isn’t a top issue anymore. Invasive Species & Food: New Englanders are leaning into invasive green crabs—turning them into sandwiches, whiskey, and other products—to reduce their damage to local ecosystems. Solar for Low-Income Rhode Islanders: Rhode Island’s $49M low-income solar plan is still stuck in limbo after EPA terminated the Solar for All program in 2025, with litigation unresolved. Public Health & Water Safety: RIDOH and DEM lifted the Lake Mishnock harmful algae advisory after the bloom cleared, but still warn people to avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir and Oak Swamp Reservoir due to ongoing HAB risk. Opioid Care Access: A mobile addiction treatment unit in Woonsocket is expanding medication delivery and outreach—while highlighting the structural hurdles that can threaten these services. Clean Energy Buildout: Maine regulators approved a large onshore wind project and transmission line to bring more power into the New England grid, with Rhode Island in the regional mix. Wildlife & Health: Block Island’s tick-driven alpha-gal syndrome is reshaping what residents can safely eat, as the town weighs deer herd decisions.
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