AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChesapeake Bay & Pollution Control: Maryland hit major Chesapeake Bay pollution-reduction milestones, with state leaders pointing to progress under the Bay Watershed Agreement and setting sights on 2040. PFAS Regulation: The EPA released draft guidance on reducing risk from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids, seeking public comment through Sept. 4 as states may turn voluntary recommendations into enforceable standards. Heat & Air Quality: NOAA says the U.S. just logged its hottest month ever, and a mold/air expert urges Marylanders to check outdoor air quality daily—especially during smoke events—and take steps to limit exposure indoors. Public Health Alerts (Rabies & Vibrio): Harford and Anne Arundel counties issued rabies alerts after a raccoon, fox, and a bat tested positive; meanwhile the Chesapeake Bay Foundation warns that warming waters are increasing cases of vibrio vulnificus, a “flesh-eating” bacteria risk for cuts and undercooked seafood. Energy & Grid: Maryland regulators approved a major transmission upgrade tied to retiring the state’s last operating coal plant. Data Centers & Community Impact: Chicago moved to tighten data-center rules on air, noise, water, and energy use—an affordability and health fight that echoes Maryland’s own growing pressure around power demand. Environmental Education: The Accokeek Foundation won $425,000 to expand hands-on environmental education for students in Southern Maryland.
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