AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoToxic Cleanup Fight (US): Maine is suing Mallinckrodt over the long-contaminated HoltraChem site in Orrington, saying the company failed to meet cleanup standards and left mercury pollution in soil, groundwater and the Penobscot River. Pesticide Crackdown (India): India’s government proposes a complete ban on carbosulfan, citing risks to human health and the environment, including concerns about breakdown into carbofuran. Water Quality (US): A Missouri-wide review found potentially unsafe bacteria levels at 85% of monitored waterways, raising health concerns for swimmers and recreation. Climate-Linked Health & Work (Philippines): A new bill would strengthen worker safety rules by adding climate-adaptive protections for people facing heat and extreme rain on the job. Wildfire Impacts (Colombia): Colombia reports over 20,000 hectares burned, with authorities probing possible human involvement amid drought and extreme heat. PFAS Accountability (Australia): Australia’s case against 3M alleges decades of PFAS firefighting foam sales despite internal warnings about toxicity. Urban Water Resilience (US): New York’s Prospect Park Lake gets a $1.4M valve upgrade to cut potable water use and reduce sewer overflows during heavy rain.
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