AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaine Election Watch: Political experts say the November governor’s race is shaping up around turnout and “moderate” voters, with independent Rick Bennett facing the uphill task of building party infrastructure from scratch. Offshore Wind Policy: The Trump administration is expanding offshore wind buybacks, including a deal to pay Invenergy $765M to end four leases off New Jersey, Maine and California—an effort tied to shifting energy plans. Coastal Climate & Wildlife: Kelp-forest restoration efforts are ramping up as ocean warming pushes kelp into shrinking habitat, with volunteers working to remove kelp-devouring urchins. Ship Recycling Rules: A debate in the ship-recycling world is refocusing from whether Basel and Hong Kong rules compete to how Basel standards can actually be implemented in real-world recycling conditions. Local Tech & Health: A $500M Navy shipyard utility project would add major water storage near Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, while MaineHealth-backed research targets PFAS exposure impacts on kids. Data Centers Backlash: Across the U.S., states and cities are responding to AI data-center growth with bans, moratoriums, and new scrutiny over power and water demands.
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