AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife Recovery in RI: Biologists and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff band American oystercatchers at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, part of a $10 million, multi-state effort that’s helping the sharp-billed birds rebound after hunting and egg collecting wiped them out in New England. Climate Impacts on Daily Life: A Rhode Island heat story warns that extreme heat is becoming more routine—hotter nights, more humidity, and more strain on cooling and infrastructure. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: Rhode Island officials and allies are weighing in as legal challenges target Trump-era moves to curb offshore wind, with supporters arguing it’s key for grid reliability and emissions cuts. Onshore Wind Freeze Challenge: Attorney General Raoul co-led a coalition asking a court to stop an unlawful freeze on land-based wind project reviews. Public Health & Air: Coverage continues to track Canadian wildfire smoke and its effects on air quality across New England, with Rhode Island seeing periods of improvement. Energy Reliability in Jamestown: Rhode Island Energy says it fully repaired a submerged Newport-to-Jamestown cable line, restoring service to Conanicut Island customers.
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