AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMountain Conditions: Collapsed ice caves near the Mountain Loop Highway and melt holes in Mount Rainier’s Muir Snowfield are raising concern after a warm, dry fall. Washington’s state climatologist says repeated warm, dry seasons can take a cumulative toll. Wildlife Health: Bird flu has reemerged in western Washington, and wildlife officials warn it could spread statewide during fall migration. They advise people not to touch sick or dead birds. Energy Debate: A challenge to a 17-year deal for power from Centralia’s idled coal plant—if converted to natural gas—will be heard in a state utility case. The dispute puts electricity costs, supply and Washington’s climate goals in conflict. Salish Sea Spill Risk: Washington’s oil-spill prevention manager warns that a proposed Canadian pipeline could bring oil supertankers into the Salish Sea, where narrow, reef-dotted channels raise safety concerns.
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