AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChesapeake Bay Water Quality Deal: Maryland and Constellation Energy are moving forward on a Conowingo Dam settlement that includes a $340 million payment for environmental projects, after rural county leaders cooled their fight and shifted toward a more collaborative advisory approach. Data Center Pushback: The Maryland Green Party is stepping up its opposition to data centers, calling for a ban and rescinding tax breaks, while local residents in Baltimore County continue to challenge BGE work tied to new power-line plans. Heat Impacts: Maryland has set a new record for heat-related deaths, with the state reporting dozens of fatalities since May and most deaths among older residents. Climate Signals: NOAA says El Niño is strengthening toward a very strong event, raising questions about winter flood risk and emphasizing that timing of rainfall matters. Wildlife Watch: Coastal Bays scientists report a sharp drop in osprey nest success, pointing to ecosystem stress and declining menhaden. Public Health & Safety: An air-quality expert urges Marylanders to check outdoor pollution daily and limit exposure indoors during spikes, while a rabid beaver hunt continues after unusual attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park.
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