AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChesapeake Bay & Water Quality: Maryland environmental officials are investigating a fish kill in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor tied to a “Pistachio Tide” bacterial bloom that cut oxygen levels; officials also point to extreme heat as a driver of broader fish kills, including a Potomac River die-off linked to record-high 94-degree water. Energy Costs & Grid Stress: A new coalition is pushing for clean energy expansion as Maryland households face soaring utility bills, with geothermal emerging as a potential way to reduce peak strain and lower costs. Local Climate Tech: MEIA is backing Alchemity with a $100,000 investment to pilot a modular system converting waste methane into renewable fuels and chemicals. Wildlife & Public Health: Tick risks are shifting as warming and land-use changes move different tick species and diseases into new areas. Baltimore Work Safety: A city inspector general report flags unsafe conditions at a Baltimore DPW wastewater plant, including extreme heat and broken safety equipment. Policy & Community: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott opened applications for a second Community Action Lab cohort, expanding neighborhood leadership and public safety efforts.
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