AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health & Oversight: An Associated Press investigation into a taxpayer-funded “treatment” center for adopted kids alleges abuse, neglect, and minimal schooling/oversight—raising questions about how the troubled-teen industry operates and who is accountable. Water Quality: A Merrimack River sewage disaster in Massachusetts followed a cracked 1970s force main during a storm, dumping millions of gallons of raw sewage and contaminating beaches—an NH-facing reminder that pollution crosses state lines. Wildlife & Disease Risk: Alaska’s first mule deer harvest is a warning sign for parasites and contagious diseases, especially winter ticks that have devastated moose populations farther south. Geoengineering Policy: Kentucky lawmakers are reviving a proposal to criminalize certain climate-modification efforts, reflecting growing national confusion over what geoengineering can and can’t do. NH Research & Health Tech: Dartmouth Hitchcock’s rooftop pollen counter is now the region’s only device of its kind, helping clinicians track what’s in the air. Community Science: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center hit a record bat count (802) during NH Bat Counts, supporting ongoing monitoring after white-nose syndrome impacts. Outdoor Recreation & Climate: UNH research finds hotter summers are changing how New Hampshire residents plan outdoor time, with potential effects on tourism. Circular Economy: The U.S. Plastics Pact released updated design handbooks to help packaging be reused, recycled, or composted under U.S. systems.
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