AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoHousing vs. environment: Seattle approved a change that pares back its environmental review appeals for zoning and housing, pushing most challenges to King County Superior Court or a growth hearings board—aimed at speeding up “taller, denser, faster” development. Wildfire health: WHO and CSIRO warnings focus on smoke as the killer, not just flames, with fine particles worsening heart and lung disease. Colorado River crunch: A new federal plan would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut Colorado River water use by 16–20% through 2028 as reservoirs hit record lows. Heat and water monitoring: The University of Maryland expanded Hydronet flood sensors across the Chesapeake to improve real-time coastal flood readiness. Climate-smart power: Wiltshire’s “Solar Schools” program is helping schools install solar PV and battery storage to cut bills and emissions. Biodiversity watch: North Carolina researchers documented Indiana bats in western NC for the first time in a decade, a hopeful sign after white-nose syndrome devastated populations.
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