AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño & Heat Stress: The World Meteorological Organization is warning that this “super El Niño” could keep driving extreme weather risks into 2027, with ocean heat adding to global warming and raising the odds of record-hot conditions. Puerto Rico Drought & Water Crisis: Coverage highlights how Puerto Rico’s unusually dry start to the wet season has fueled worsening drought and water rationing, with satellite-based monitoring showing expanding dry conditions. Local Water Pollution Enforcement: The U.S. Justice Department (Puerto Rico) charged a Naguabo meat processing operation under the Clean Water Act, alleging illegal wastewater discharges into waters flowing to a public beach. Public Health Recall: Clorox Puerto Rico recalled about 6.3 million bottles of Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to possible bacterial contamination, with heightened risk flagged for people with weakened immune systems. Climate Research in Puerto Rico: UT researchers are studying how hurricanes and other extreme events are reshaping Puerto Rico’s communities and landscapes, aiming to connect climate science to local adaptation needs.
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