AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Heat Record: NOAA says July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous U.S., with every state in the warmest third of its historical July range—another stark reminder that warming is intensifying heat extremes. Connecticut Energy Funding Fight: The U.S. Department of Energy acknowledged it canceled 283 energy research grants “based solely” on whether recipients were in “blue states,” including $52.9 million in Connecticut awards tied to projects like solar resilience after extreme weather. Invasive Species Threat: Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing federal funding to fight the spotted lanternfly, warning it’s already found in most Connecticut towns and threatens trees and crops. Lead Safety in Housing: EPA reached a settlement with a Putnam apartment manager over lead paint risks, requiring fines and tenant protections after elevated lead levels were found in children. Wildlife Conservation: A horseshoe crab blood spotlighted in Massachusetts shows why the species matters for medical testing—and why conservation is now urgent as biomedical harvesting rises. Local Environment Events: Brooks Memorial Library in Vermont is hosting talks on grassland bird conservation and red wolf habitat.
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