AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEndangered Species Call for Help: Wisconsin’s Karner blue butterfly—now limited to just five states—has a volunteer survey push starting in July, as habitat loss and climate change keep the species in trouble. Heat + Storms, Then a Reset: After Boston tied a daily record with 91°F, a cold front is bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms south of Boston, while New Hampshire is heading into Memorial Day weekend with cooler, mostly dry conditions and only a few shower chances. Memorial Day Weekend Outdoors: Trails are drying but drought still lingers in the White Mountains; expect cold water and possible mud patches, plus Sunday rain. PFAS Fight in Washington: The EPA is moving to roll back federal drinking-water limits on some “forever chemicals,” drawing pushback from New Hampshire advocates worried about public health. Local Flashpoint: Hampton Beach saw “takeover” crowds turn violent during record heat, with police responding to 127 calls and making 50 arrests. Solar Policy Watch: California’s Senate passed a plug-in solar bill that could let “balcony solar” units bypass utility permission fees, with battery storage provisions.
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