AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCoastal Pollution: Repairs to the South Bay sewage plant won’t stop industrial chemicals and heavy metals flowing into the Tijuana River, a new report warns, with pollution threatening communities and wetlands on both sides of the border. El Niño & Sea Levels: A Kelvin wave is raising sea levels along the West Coast, with more expected as El Niño strengthens. California is also bracing for coastal impacts and renewed wildfire risks. Wildlife: Black bears are increasingly raiding homes and garbage across California as drought and scarce natural food drive them into conflict with people. Farms & Water: Ventura County growers face mounting pressure from water scarcity, high costs and weak crop prices, raising fears of farm closures. Pollution & Infrastructure: A report says a proposed Oakland coal terminal would be bigger and dirtier than promised; separately, California’s auditor found 57 dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition. Coastal Erosion: A California town’s beaches are washing away, leaving residents searching for ways to slow the loss.
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