AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeat & public safety: A Rhode Island heat advisory stays in effect through 8 p.m. Friday, with hot, humid conditions and a slight chance of pop-up storms—officials urge hydration and extra care for kids and pets. Offshore wind politics: The Trump administration’s offshore wind buybacks hit nearly $4bn, including a $1.2bn payout to RWE, as renewable advocates push back. RI shoreline resilience: Coastal erosion is threatening Rhode Island lighthouses, with calls for long-term funding as storms worsen bluff damage. Narragansett Bay cleanup legacy: Save The Bay’s 50th annual swim (Aug. 8) marks decades of progress toward a swimmable, fishable Narragansett Bay. Local climate planning: Barrington is holding a public forum on marsh migration pathway protection and community resilience, focusing on preserving low-elevation uplands for coastal marshes to move inland. Stormwater costs in Newport: Newport is preparing to implement a new stormwater fee next year based on impervious surface, aiming to better align charges with runoff impacts. Data centers in Warren: Warren’s planning board recommends prohibiting data centers until zoning standards are set. PFAS accountability: An editorial blasts PFAS inaction, arguing lawmakers’ failure leaves residents exposed.
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