AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSolar Grant Fight: A Rhode Island case is tied to a court win that says the EPA acted illegally when it canceled “Solar for All,” with the ruling raising hopes that states and partners can regain promised funding for rooftop solar for lower-income households. Weather Watch: Providence starts Sunday, Oct. 4, dry and cool, then turns showery after dark with fog possible—an early-week cooldown follows. River Wildlife Education: Narrow River groups and local scientists are teaching residents what lives in the water through hands-on sampling events, aiming to build support for protecting the ecosystem. Osprey Stress Signals: New research points to weaker osprey breeding success in saltwater areas along the Atlantic coast, including waters stretching from Narragansett Bay toward Buzzards Bay. Recycling at Sea’s End: Rhode Island’s WAVES effort recycles fiberglass boat hulls by sending fiber to cement kilns, cutting landfill waste while reducing demand for new materials. Fuel & Climate Lawsuits: States and cities keep suing over Trump-era EPA rollbacks on power-plant pollution limits, arguing the changes will worsen the climate and public health. Local Water Safety: Portsmouth lifted its Lower Melville Pond algae advisory after testing found low algae and no toxins, though officials warn conditions can return fast. Seaglider Momentum: A Rhode Island startup’s electric Seaglider program is moving toward operational demonstrations, with expanded Marine Corps funding and a recent test flight over Narragansett Bay.
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