AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoWildlife: California officials say inbreeding among wolves is not an immediate threat, as wolves still move into the state and breed with unrelated populations. Coastal Waters: Rare orca sightings off Southern California and a great white shark encounter near San Francisco drew attention; unusually warm ocean water may be a factor, though the cause is unclear. Wildfire Smoke: Stanford researchers are developing a model to forecast toxic metals carried in wildfire smoke, which can travel far beyond a fire zone. Water and Climate: A new California climate report warns of climate whiplash, longer summers and eroding beaches. The state has also announced a Bay-Delta plan intended to protect rivers and endangered fish while securing water supplies. Pollution: Los Angeles approved a ban on oil production, with a 20-year phaseout of active wells, while California is suing Chiquita Canyon Landfill operators over hazardous-waste allegations. Marine Life: California’s commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed to reduce whale entanglements; recreational fishing is set to begin with trap restrictions.
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