AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArctic Drills in the Spotlight: BlackSea Technologies showed off its Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft during NATO’s Arctic Sentry 2026 in Norway, aiming to prove unmanned surface operations in cold, contested waters. Bay Watch: Maryland DNR and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science report a rebound in Chesapeake Bay blue crabs—2026’s winter dredge survey estimates 349 million total crabs, up 46%, with juvenile numbers jumping 121% after years of weak recruitment. Air Quality Alerts: A “Code Orange” air quality alert is set for Monday in parts of Maryland, including the Baltimore metro and Anne Arundel County, as ozone pollution could push health risks for sensitive groups. Health & Safety: Lyme disease is surging in Ohio as tick season ramps up, with tick positivity and tick-related ER visits climbing. Policy Fight: Maryland AG Kwame Raoul led a coalition opposing an EPA proposal to roll back national ethylene oxide pollution limits. Local Climate Collaboration: Maryland and Québec teamed up in Baltimore for a Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase focused on electrification and cleaner transit.
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