AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWilmington Riverfront, then and now: A photo-driven look at how the Wilmington Riverfront has changed over the years, from early waterfront activity to major redevelopment milestones. Data centers and the environment: A new map-based study finds data centers are overwhelmingly concentrated in cities (97.5% in urban areas), raising fresh concerns about power demand, water use for cooling, and local impacts. Legacy pollution in everyday dust: Researchers tested road dust in seven eastern U.S. cities, including Wilmington, and found toxic metals tied to old industrial activity and decades-old pesticides still lingering near parks and schools. Mosquito-borne risk update: Delaware detected West Nile virus for the first time in 2026 in a sentinel chicken in Kent County, signaling the virus is circulating locally and could trigger more mosquito monitoring. Heat preparedness: Delaware Sea Grant hosted a “Beat the Heat” resource fair at the University of Delaware, focusing on energy efficiency and heat safety for coastal communities. State parks rules: DNREC proposed updates to Delaware state park regulations, including e-bike and surf-fishing procedures, reservation rules, and limits on political signage. Local wildlife work: Students joined horseshoe crab tagging efforts in the Chesapeake region to support population tracking and better understand movements. Climate reporting training: Climate Newsroom and Covering Climate Now programs opened new application windows, including a Delaware-area journalism hub for reporters.
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