AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSnapper Fight in Court: A legal dispute has halted what was expected to be the longest red snapper season in years, as recreational anglers clash with commercial interests and environmental groups while the Trump administration moves to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas. Outer Banks Erosion: A 264,500-pound oceanfront home in Buxton was moved intact before it could be lost to the Atlantic, underscoring how fast shoreline damage is accelerating on the coast. Coal Push, NC Included: The Trump administration is using Cold War-era Defense Production Act powers to funnel $700M into coal power infrastructure, with funding tied to upgrades and life extensions that include North Carolina. Heat + Ozone Alert: North Carolina is bracing for hot 90s this weekend, with major heat-illness risk and a Code Orange air quality alert as ozone rises. Swim Guide Failures: Four Eastern North Carolina recreation sites failed water-quality tests this week, with elevated fecal bacteria levels raising risks for swimmers and pets. Microplastics Watch: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate push urging the EPA to keep studying microplastics in drinking water. Local Action for Pollinators: Lee County’s “Connect the Plots” campaign is encouraging residents to earn pollinator-friendly yard certifications as part of a countywide pollinator pathway.
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