AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHazardous Cleanup: The EPA is set to force removal of leaking, corrosive acids from the defunct Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill on the Chehalis River, after years of hazardous releases and amid fears of a “catastrophic release.” Wildlife & Climate: Researchers say warming climate may be part of the problem as grey whales die along Washington shores, with dozens of carcasses found in Washington and B.C. so far this year. Public Safety: A 6-year-old boy in Bellingham remains in critical condition after driftwood pinned him at the beach; doctors are waiting for swelling to subside. Pollution & Health: A new study links tire-derived pollution to Alzheimer’s-related brain damage pathways, pointing to 6PPD-quinone as a possible molecular route. Marine Ecosystems: Scientists report a deadly cancer spreading among West Coast soft-shell clams, including a major outbreak in Washington waters. Elections & Voting Rights: DOJ warns Washington election officials could face criminal liability over noncitizen voting, escalating the federal-state fight over vote-by-mail. Weather & Fire Risk: Western Washington stays mostly mild and cloudy, while central/eastern areas face elevated fire danger with red-flag conditions.
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