AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBoundary Waters Protection: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order blocking new nonferrous mining permits and leases in the Rainy River headwaters, effectively shutting the door on projects like Twin Metals by stopping state agencies from cooperating in federal reviews. Clean Air Evidence: London’s ULEZ is linked to better lung growth in children, with a study tracking more than 3,400 kids from 2018–2022 and finding lung capacity improvements tied to cleaner air. Marine Heat & Climate: Scientists say human-caused climate change drove record European sea temperatures, adding about 2°C in the Mediterranean and raising risks for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Data Center Guardrails: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed strict executive order standards for new data centers—requiring local approvals and limits on pollution, water use, and noise—while other counties consider moratoriums. River Cleanup Funding: Ohio’s H2Ohio Healthy Rivers Livery Grants are funding river cleanups, aiming to remove tens of thousands of pounds of trash statewide. Air Pollution Health Guidance: An air quality expert urges daily outdoor pollution checks and protective indoor steps during wildfire-smoke-heavy summers.
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