AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Pollution & Health: The EPA has quietly removed cancer-risk estimates from its air-pollution data tools, leaving the public with raw pollution numbers but no updated guidance on added cancer risk. Extreme Heat: Cook County reported a 12th heat-related death tied to this summer’s extreme temperatures, with most deaths clustering on the South Side and largely occurring in July. Wildlife Protection in Infrastructure: Southern Illinois is getting a 10-year, $40 million SIU–IDOT partnership to survey for threatened species before road work, aiming to reduce harm to bats, turtles, snakes, and other wildlife. Local Water & Cleanup: Volunteers with Living Lands & Waters joined ADM staff for a Great Mississippi River cleanup in Quincy, targeting trash near heavy barge traffic. Outdoor Air Safety Tips: A mold and air-quality expert urges Illinois residents to check outdoor air readings daily and take indoor precautions when pollution spikes. Jobs & Environment: Tyson Foods will close its Joslin, Ill. beef plant, eliminating about 2,500 jobs, as supply constraints reshape the region’s economy.
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