AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEndangered Species Act Fight: Connecticut AG William Tong is joining a multistate push in court to block federal rollbacks to Endangered Species Act protections, arguing new rules would weaken habitat safeguards and make it easier to degrade or destroy critical areas for threatened wildlife. Climate & Energy Costs: A new report says the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is helping lower household electricity bills while cutting power-plant climate pollution, urging states to keep funding benefits on track. AmeriCorps Shield: Connecticut AG Nick Brown and allies reached a settlement to stop further attempts to dismantle AmeriCorps, protecting funding and participants through FY 2026–2027. Local Air & Water Concerns: Scotland residents debated a proposed waste-to-energy gasification plant in nearby Plainfield, with worries about air and water impacts and added truck traffic. Wildlife Watch: DEEP is hosting a bat conservation event at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, highlighting winter habitat and the ongoing threat from white-nose syndrome. Mosquito Risk: Stratford confirmed its first human West Nile virus case this year, urging residents to remove standing water and keep screens secure.
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