AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat & Health: A new U.S. study finds wildfire smoke is now the leading source of unhealthy air pollution exposure during pregnancy, with wildfire PM2.5’s share rising from about 3.7% to 8.2% from 2003–2019 and driving most high-pollution “exceedance” days by 2019. Local Power Strain: Baltimore-area residents say repeated storm outages are undermining reliability even as BGE seeks a $156 million rate increase; advocates argue the utility should prove efficiency before raising bills. Data Centers vs. Water & Power: Talbot County is weighing a one-year moratorium on data center approvals as residents worry about strain on local water and electricity systems. Bay & Stormwater Support: A new report says more than 120 technical assistance programs exist across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, but help is uneven and gaps remain in where and what support local governments can access. Wildlife & Climate Risk: Researchers warn young spinner dolphin numbers off Kona are about half what’s needed for a stable population, with human disruption likely contributing. Public Health Threats in Warm Water: A new explainer highlights rising Vibrio vulnificus risk as warming seas increase cases, including Maryland’s reported surge.
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