AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire & heat impacts: France and Spain are battling major wildfires as a new heat wave looms, with officials racing to contain blazes before conditions worsen. Air & public health: New York’s Legionella watch list has grown after dozens of Upper East Side cases, underscoring how building conditions can turn heat and water systems into health risks. Climate policy fight: Connecticut AG William Tong joined a coalition urging the U.S. EPA to stop a proposed NEPA rule that would narrow environmental review and public input. New York data-center pressure: Gov. Kathy Hochul defended New York’s first-in-the-nation moratorium on hyperscale data centers, citing power strain and a flood of applications; the debate is now spreading to other states. Tick-borne disease uptick (Upstate): Otsego County reports sharp rises in Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses from 2021 to 2025, with officials urging repellent, permethrin-treated clothing, and tick checks. Invasive species in parks: Riverside Park goats returned to help remove invasive plants, blending community fun with habitat management. Water & wildlife safety: Vermont begins an Aug. 1 rabies vaccine bait drop targeting wildlife across multiple counties, including parts of New York, as rabies cases rise.
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