AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Heat & Public Health: New England is bracing for a heat wave with advisories and an Extreme Heat Watch, pushing temperatures into the upper 90s and possibly 100s—another reminder that heat records are increasingly common as the climate warms. PFAS & Microplastics Research: Scientists report a new method to measure PFAS-based microplastics, using reference spectra to detect fluoropolymer microplastics in dust, sediment, and suspended particles. Wildlife in Rhode Island: URI and partners tagged four bobcat kittens this spring, with sightings welcome from the public. Ticks on the Rise: A tick-borne virus linked to a 1958 Ontario death is now surging in New England, part of a broader tick boom that’s changing risk for residents. URI Ocean Science: URI cut the ribbon on its new Ocean Robotics Laboratory, expanding tools for ocean research and training. Water Infrastructure Funding: EPA announced $25M+ in grants aimed at improving drinking water systems in small and rural communities, including PFAS and lead-related upgrades. Local Climate/Environment Policy: Rhode Island is also moving on environmental protections, including ending rodenticide use and advancing shoreline and coastal projects.
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