AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Smoke Watch (RI): A Canadian wildfire plume has been easing in Rhode Island, with forecasts calling for mostly sunny skies and improved air quality Monday—though the region should still expect smoky skies again later in summer if fires continue. Air Quality Alerts: National Weather Service warnings recently covered much of the Northeast, including Rhode Island, as smoke and haze pushed in and out with storms. Endangered Species Act Fight: Rhode Island AG Brown co-led a challenge to EPA actions tied to clean-energy funding, while separate reporting warns Trump-era changes to the Endangered Species Act could narrow what counts as “harm,” potentially putting habitat at risk. Pollinators in the Spotlight (RI): Tiverton library hosts a free talk on saving pollinators July 25, encouraging native plants and reduced pesticide use. Local Conservation/Planning: Narragansett begins its comprehensive plan update process, with residents weighing in on housing, transportation, and conservation priorities. Coastal Ecology: Researchers report reproducing Manila clam populations establishing along parts of the Atlantic coast, raising concerns for native shellfish.
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