AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoWildfire science: A new Stanford-led study finds prescribed burns can cut the odds of extreme wildfire in treated areas by about 90% over the next day, while also reducing smoke impacts over time. Climate risk: Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, raising the odds of a wetter, stormier winter for California and higher flood and infrastructure stakes. Water contamination: A new report warns PFAS from pesticides has tainted about half of California’s waterways, adding pressure on regulators and cleanup efforts. Agriculture threat: The once-eradicated New World screwworm is returning in the U.S., threatening livestock and potentially driving up beef prices; California has no reported cases so far. Tech + waste: Google and UC San Diego are exploring “phone cluster computing,” repurposing retired smartphones to power data-center-style computing and reduce e-waste and new hardware demand. Local enforcement: Nevada County and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife eradicated nearly 15,000 illegal cannabis plants, targeting sites suspected of polluting waterways. Housing + history: Pasadena faces SB 79 deadlines that could reshape development near Metro A Line stations, prompting preservation groups to push for stronger protections.
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