AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMosquito Fight: Google’s Verily is seeking federal approval to release up to 32 million “good” mosquitoes in Florida and California as part of its Debug Project, using Wolbachia-infected male insects to curb disease-spreading populations. Invasive Species: Florida is relaunching the 10-day Florida Python Challenge in July, with a $10,000 top prize aimed at slowing Burmese python spread in the Everglades. Wildlife Health: A new study finds multiple illnesses are spreading among wild snakes in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina, raising extinction concerns for already vulnerable species. Prescribed Fire: FWC and the South Florida Water Management District plan a weather-dependent prescribed burn on Eagle Bay Island and Kings Bar near Lake Okeechobee, up to 3,500 acres, to protect habitat and reduce wildfire risk. Rescue & Recovery: A bobcat kitten rescued after a brush fire is stable at CROW on Sanibel, while officials continue close monitoring for smoke-related complications. Climate Costs: Bloomberg Intelligence reports extreme weather is driving massive spending globally, highlighting growing financial pressure tied to climate impacts.
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