AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke kept New England under air quality alerts, with Vermont included among states seeing unhealthy haze and guidance to protect lungs as conditions shift. Clean Energy for Low-Income Homes: Vermont AG Brown co-led a federal challenge to EPA actions that abruptly ended the Solar for All program, aimed at cutting bills and pollution in low-income communities. Flood Recovery Dollars: FEMA approved nearly $7 million for New England, including over $6 million for Vermont public assistance to repair storm damage and strengthen resilience. Stormwater to Cut Pollution: The Connecticut River Conservancy finished development on stormwater projects in Brattleboro, Rockingham, and Westminster, targeting nutrient and organic pollution and riparian protection. Dairy Under Pressure: Vermont dairy farmers say closures and consolidation are leaving them behind as processing costs and aging infrastructure squeeze margins. Data Centers vs. Communities: A growing backlash to data centers—over land, water, power, and pollution—keeps heating up, with eminent domain and local opposition in the spotlight. Health & Heat Safety: Vermont health officials urged residents to pace outdoor activity and watch for heat illness symptoms as summer temperatures climb.
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