AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClean Air Fight: The U.S. EPA moved to overturn California’s Clean Air Act waivers for pollution from ships and harbor craft, a direct hit to public health in port regions. Wildfire Smoke & Heat: A new report highlights how worsening wildfire smoke is driving dangerous air-quality conditions, while Southern California braces for another heat wave with triple-digit highs. PFAS Lawsuit: A California lawsuit renews scrutiny of “forever chemicals” in tampons and other menstrual products, tying PFAS and other additives to serious reproductive harms. Data Centers vs. Communities: A study finds a record surge in data center projects blocked or delayed nationwide, as local resistance grows; in Pasadena, residents get more chances to weigh in on traffic-calming plans tied to safer streets. Local Governance Clash: Pasadena Unified School District sued to halt the city’s tree permit enforcement at fire-damaged campuses, arguing it must remove contaminated soil before reopening. Wildlife Health: Scientists report a first fatal leptospirosis case in California sea otters, raising concerns for coastal ecosystems.
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