AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoastal Climate Reality Check: A Tulane-led Nature Sustainability study says Louisiana’s coastal communities, including New Orleans, may face major migration within decades—sparking backlash, while the scientists behind it urge “planned, incremental steps” to protect both people and culture. Mangrove Comeback: Another Tulane study finds mangroves are rebounding globally, with satellite data showing net gains and slower degradation—good news for Louisiana’s erosion-prone coast. Drug-Tracking Tech Goes Local: Cities are testing wastewater monitoring to spot illicit drugs early; Tempe’s program uses lab testing plus public dashboards to help target overdoses, and the model is already being used around the country, including in New Orleans. Louisiana Water & Health Policy Fight: Louisiana AGs and allies push to treat mifepristone as a water contaminant, but health and science experts say trace levels in water don’t pose the harms claimed. STEM & Community Learning: Louisiana’s AgriAquaculture Center of Excellence in Harvey is using aquaponics to grow lettuce and “farm farmers,” pairing tech-forward agriculture with workforce training. Education Funding Tension: Gov. Landry and legislative leaders are pushing back on claims that teacher stipends funded by K-12 operations would damage schools, with a Legislative Auditor analysis weighing in.
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