AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoPipeline Oversight Fight: Minnesota AG Nick Brown joined a coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block a FERC proposal that would fast-track more natural gas pipelines with less public review—warning it could raise bills and worsen air pollution and climate impacts. Hazardous Waste Safeguards: Brown also backed a Supreme Court filing arguing federal hazardous-waste projects should still get environmental review under NEPA, citing how such scrutiny helped reduce impacts at Hanford. Wildfire Smoke & Heat: Northern Minnesota and much of the U.S. face another round of smoky skies and extreme heat, with advisories urging people to limit time outdoors. Minnesota DNR Planning: The DNR is seeking public input on Leech Lake’s fisheries management plan and released updates on hunting/trapping regulations, including chronic wasting disease surveillance changes. Clean Water Focus: The Izaak Walton League launched Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week, highlighting fertilizer and other sources of invisible nutrient pollution. Local Plastic Policy: Mankato environmental groups are pushing a plastic bag checkout surcharge to cut single-use bags. Air-Quality Tech: University of Minnesota researchers unveiled AI that can monitor scuba diver stress by reading exhaled bubbles.
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