AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEndangered Species Act: The Trump administration published a Federal Register rule that deletes a key definition of “harm,” potentially weakening protections for 2,300 listed species by narrowing what counts as damaging habitat. AI Data Centers: New York signed the nation’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers, pausing environmental permits while lawmakers decide how to regulate the power-and-water hungry infrastructure behind AI. Maine Seafood Tech: The NSF Seafood Engine in New England won $15M to modernize fisheries and aquaculture using AI, robotics, biotech, and advanced manufacturing—building a regional tech-and-research network across Maine and neighbors. Coastal Science Film: Herring Gut Coastal Science Center and Moosey Productions are filming a Maine Public documentary on rising tides, invasive green crabs, and disappearing sea stars, with classroom-ready outreach. Solar Policy (NH): New Hampshire passed a law allowing plug-in “balcony solar” without utility approval or extra fees, as long as safety standards are met. Historic Restoration (Van Buren): The Gayety Theatre’s restoration got a boost after it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, unlocking grant potential for a multipurpose community hub. Wildfire Smoke: Air quality alerts spread across Maine and much of the Northeast as Canadian wildfire smoke continued to push into the U.S.
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