AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Oversight: California lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Newsom that would require tracking and disclosure of PFAS “forever chemicals” when used as pesticides on produce, after new reporting found PFAS in most tested samples and in waterways. Wildlife Rescue: The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach says it received nearly 1,000 trafficked marine animals after two smuggling busts, including a June haul of about 2,000 creatures that required overnight quarantine work. Coastal Protection vs. Exemptions: A Santa Monica coastal development exemption is drawing backlash as Newsom pushes a carve-out that could limit Coastal Commission review for a donor-linked project. Yosemite Land Deal: The Trump administration is reportedly considering swapping a small Yosemite parcel to a private developer to build road access, raising concerns about public access and transparency. Data Center Backlash: A new national pushback against data centers is growing, with communities citing power, water, and infrastructure strain—California included. Heat & Wildlife: A Santa Monica Mountains mountain lion was spotted resting near a home during extreme heat, adding to reports of wildlife moving in search of cooler conditions.
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