AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Disaster Watch: Catastrophic flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands missing, with officials directly pointing to human-caused global warming and warning that mountain communities face rising extreme-weather risk. Great Lakes & Water Quality: Michigan AG Jennifer Davenport is pushing the EPA to include microplastics in nationwide drinking-water testing, arguing kids are especially vulnerable and more monitoring is needed to guide action. Local Recycling & Waste Planning: Bay City says its recycling rate hit a new high in 2025, with contamination down and households recycling far more than before, while Michigan’s Heartland region (8 counties) opened public comment on a new regional materials management plan focused on recycling, composting and waste reduction. Invasive Species & Biosecurity: A potentially destructive straw crest moth never before seen at a U.S. port of entry was intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport in passenger luggage, showing how aggressive screening can stop new pests. Community Resilience: Northern Michigan health officials urged residents to prepare for emergencies with household plans, alerts and emergency kits ahead of the season’s storms and outages. Michigan Energy Politics: In Michigan’s 10th District race, candidates’ climate and energy plans are drawing sharp ideological debate over the real-world impact of major clean-energy subsidies.
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