AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWastewater Drug Testing: Tempe, Arizona is among cities testing sewage for illicit drugs to flag outbreaks early and help curb overdoses, using public dashboards that track substances like fentanyl and xylazine. Maryland Health Research: A University of Maryland-led first-in-human trial reports a promising Lassa fever vaccine candidate, with results highlighting immunogenicity and a favorable safety profile. Space Science (Maryland): NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set for an Aug. 30 launch, with testing continuing at NASA’s Goddard in Greenbelt. Climate Watch: NOAA says El Niño has begun and could be the strongest this century, raising the odds of major droughts and heavy rainfall that could hit global food supplies. Local Environment (Maryland): Maryland DNR is taking nominations for the Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay Award, honoring long-term conservation and restoration work. Education & STEM: A Monroe, Wash. teacher is recognized for place-based environmental field science learning tied to student-led microplastics research. Controversy in DC: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s rapid algae return and peeling paint has triggered claims of vandalism and arrests, with details still disputed.
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