AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndustrial Emissions Cut: Gov. Josh Shapiro and DEP Sec. Jessica Shirley highlighted Sanofi Pasteur’s Monroe County upgrades under the RISE PA grant, replacing gas-fired equipment to cut natural gas use by about 65% and reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution. AI + Jobs: A Wilkes-Barre-area report says 44,000 local jobs are “AI-exposed,” with employers using automation to streamline work while raising demand for AI-ready skills. Heat + Storm Watch: Forecasters warn a major pattern shift before July 4 could bring humid 90s and heat indices near 100–110, plus storm chances. Public Lands Funding Push: A new poll finds 94% of Pennsylvanians back state parks and forests, with 86% calling funding a priority as budget talks near a June 30 deadline. Outdoor Stewardship: DCNR opened nominations for the 2027 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year, with a July 31 deadline and a grant for the winner’s education programs. Water Quality Learning: Northwestern Lehigh students released 210 trout fingerlings into Ontelaunee Creek after classroom raising, supported by Trout Unlimited, PFBC, and local partners. Wildlife Education: Pennsylvania Game Commission junior game warden camp in Butler County taught tracking, wildlife forensics, and conservation careers to kids.
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