AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOcean Monitoring Cuts: The Trump administration is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, removing hundreds of sensors that track ocean heat, carbon uptake, and coastal flood risk—an especially bad timing as scientists watch for a strong El Niño. Energy & Climate Policy: A North Carolina bill dubbed the Ratepayer Protection Act would rein in data center power use while also loosening limits on Duke Energy’s fossil fuel—critics say it’s the “terrible combined with the good.” Air Quality & Heat Risk: North Carolina is heading into another hot, humid stretch with ozone issues prompting Code Orange alerts in the Piedmont Triad and warnings about heat illness. Coastal Safety: As summer crowds return, officials are urging beachgoers to watch for rip currents after multiple rescues and missing-swimmer incidents along the Cape Fear coast. Local Water Testing: DEQ has kicked off western North Carolina recreational water quality sampling for summer, as officials track E. coli risks. Wildlife Watch: A young great white shark was tracked near the Cape Cod area, highlighting how seal-rich waters can draw predators close to shore.
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