AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Resilience & Disaster Prep: A new op-ed warns that disasters are getting more intense and that recovery can spiral into food insecurity and depleted savings—pushing companies and communities to plan beyond emergency response. Flood Equity: Cook Park in Atlanta is highlighted as a model for balancing flood protection with social equity, showing how green infrastructure can reduce runoff without displacing residents. Youth, Health & Climate: A commentary argues climate resilience must center youth and health, framing awareness as responsibility for protecting future generations. Puerto Rico Land Protection: A University of Puerto Rico project received $99,999 to strengthen farmland protection tools and train educators so policies actually get enforced on the ground. Skilled Trades Pipeline: Home Builders Institute’s BuildStrong Academy in San Juan is training adults in masonry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC with no-cost programs aimed at keeping workers local. Drought & Agriculture: Puerto Rico’s drought is affecting poinsettia production, with producers warning of heat-adapted varieties and possible shortages. Public Health: Florida’s dengue outbreak is surging, with Tampa-area cases topping 250 locally acquired—while Puerto Rico remains a major dengue hotspot.
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