AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Climate Risk: The National Weather Service is warning of a “widespread and significant” heat dome over the western U.S., with record-level highs and dangerous overnight temperatures that strain power grids and raise heat-stress risk. Wildfire Recovery Accountability: A Pacific Palisades fire survivor says an NBC Los Angeles investigation helped unlock millions for rebuilding by pushing leaders to use more of California’s fire recovery funds. PFAS in Pesticides: The EPA approved additional PFAS pesticides, while FOIA documents show officials coordinated edits to a webpage explaining why many pesticides won’t be classified as PFAS—drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups. Local Land-Use & Pollution: Culver City is considering a permanent ban on new drive-thru restaurants, citing idling traffic and emissions; in San Mateo, a historic-home designation fight is headed to court. Clean Energy Siting: A desert solar-plus-battery project in Boulevard advanced after a contentious review, with residents focused on fire safety and evacuation routes. Water & Ecosystems: Researchers warn climate-driven warming is reshaping oceans and California’s water outlook, with studies pointing to higher costs and worsening marine impacts.
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