AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrought Watch: After 16 straight days with no measurable rain, parts of Central North Carolina are now in “exceptional drought,” with Falls Lake down about 5 feet and more water restrictions in place as only light rain is expected. Heat Safety: A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Triad, with feels-like temps near 105 and scattered storms that could bring damaging winds, hail, and isolated flooding. Water & Pollution Accountability: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate push urging the EPA to expand monitoring of microplastics in drinking water. Local Water Protection: North Carolina is suing a chemical company over alleged pollution of a Durham-area creek. Workforce for Clean Energy Growth: Duke Energy Foundation is funding Central NC workforce efforts, including grants tied to advanced manufacturing training. Wildlife & Nature Science: New research explains how the Venus flytrap snaps shut in under a second. Hurricane Preparedness: NOAA’s 2026 Atlantic outlook calls for a below-average season, but warnings stress “it only takes one,” and local guides urge families to prep now.
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