AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoGlyphosate & kids’ mental health: A University of Puerto Rico-linked report ties the herbicide glyphosate to higher risks of anxiety, ADHD and depression in children, pointing to gut-microbiome disruption and calling out regulatory gaps. Daylight saving fight: The U.S. House is set to vote this week on making daylight saving time permanent (Sunshine Protection Act), a move sleep experts warn could worsen health impacts. Puerto Rico’s climate & health angle: A separate health brief highlights how indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor air for children, urging source control, ventilation and safer indoor routines. Local environment & biodiversity enforcement: Florida authorities arrested a man trying to sell an endangered Atlantic hawksbill sea turtle shell online—another reminder that wildlife parts remain heavily illegal. Coastal resilience funding: Congress extended the University of Hawaii Sea Grant program through 2026, keeping support for coastal resilience and sustainable seafood across U.S. territories including Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico culture (not environment, but local): The Puerto Rico Film Festival names Costa Rica its official country in focus for Aug. 19–23.
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