AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEl Niño and Flood Risk: Forecasters put the odds of a record-strength 2026 El Niño at 83%. Santa Monica has declared a local emergency to prepare, while high tides and heavy rain could raise coastal flooding risks and threaten Lake Hodges. Oil and Pollution: Los Angeles approved a 20-year phaseout of about 600 active oil wells, aiming to protect communities from drilling pollution. Water and Wildlife: California’s proposed Bay-Delta overhaul is drawing criticism from tribes, environmental groups and fishing advocates concerned about water supplies and endangered fish. Climate Impacts: A new state climate report warns of climate whiplash, extreme heat, longer summers and eroding beaches. Recovery: Altadena groups plan to give away native oak saplings and citrus trees as residents work to restore the canopy lost in the Eaton Fire.
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