AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: Maine joined a coalition of states suing the Trump administration over a deal that pays TotalEnergies about $1 billion to cancel offshore wind leases off New York, with the company instead pledging fossil-fuel investment—states argue the move is unlawful and would undercut clean energy goals and jobs. Industrial Safety Funding: As federal investigators dig into a deadly pulp and paper mill implosion in Longview, Washington, lawmakers are debating cutting the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s budget by more than 40%, raising alarms that future probes could be slower and less thorough. Watershed & Wildlife Education: The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition won a Maine Environmental Education Association award for its long-running natural literacy and salmon-raising programs. Plastic Pollution Reality Check: A new study highlights how much “recycled” plastic ends up burned overseas, driving toxic air pollution and health harms. Maine Training Notice: The Maine National Guard says it’s entering peak training season, with more frequent activity and noise expected.
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