AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMicroplastics and health: New research links higher microplastics in artery plaque to greater risk of stroke, heart attack, and sudden death—another sign that plastics pollution may be harming people long before regulators catch up. Invasive species control: RIDEM is treating Meadowbrook Pond for Variable Milfoil and Curly-Leaf Pondweed, with boating and contact advisories during the work and extra steps to stop spread on gear and boats. Rodenticide phase-out: Rhode Island starts phasing out certain rat poisons under a new law, aiming to protect birds of prey and other wildlife from poisoned rodents. Blue-green algae update: Worden Pond’s harmful algae bloom advisory has been lifted after testing found low algae levels and no toxins, though conditions can change fast. Local water impacts: Meadowbrook Pond and other water-related advisories come alongside broader Rhode Island water and sewer fee changes, reminding residents that environmental health and infrastructure costs move together.
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