AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Accountability Fight: A new FOIA review says the US EPA revised its PFAS pesticide stance after industry input, with senior officials including Administrator Lee Zeldin reportedly editing the webpage—sparking fresh claims of industry shielding. Heat & Wildfire Risk: US meteorologists warn an unusually large heat dome will bring “significant and dangerous” temperatures for at least a week, raising health and wildfire dangers. Air Pollution Hits the Body: A Toronto study links long-term PM2.5 and NO2 exposure to more artery plaque and higher obstructive coronary disease rates, even within current guideline levels. Volcano Hazards: Mayon Volcano’s sulfur dioxide emissions jumped to the highest in 16 years, with authorities urging mask use and staying out of the danger zone. Data Centers vs Communities: Tennessee residents weigh DC BLOX’s “Colossus 1” AI data center amid concerns over power, water, and local impacts, while Indiana counties increasingly restrict data center growth. Clean Cooking Push: The IEA says African nations secured $900m more to expand clean cooking access, targeting the health toll of polluting fuels. Energy Transition in Motion: Colorado hit a renewables milestone (53% of electricity from renewables in Q1), while Greece plans a major satellite navigation overhaul at 31 airports. Local Pollution Wins: India’s NGT ordered action against mining-linked pollution after an 18-year farmer case, citing crop losses.
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