AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIowa Environmental Health Research: The University of Iowa is launching Iowa INSIGHT, a statewide effort to link environmental exposures in water and air to health outcomes like cancer, funded by a $5 million gift from Sharon and Kyle Krause. Drought Watch: A new Water Summary Update says about three-quarters of Iowa is now abnormally dry or worse after May rainfall came in 2.06 inches below normal, with topsoil moisture trending downward. Pollinator Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated about 1.5 million acres as critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee, including parts of Iowa. Pregnancy Movement: A JAMA study finds pregnant people who swap some sitting for light activity and daily steps see lower risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Water + AI Data Centers: Google says it will replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030, with conservation projects including agricultural water efficiency in Iowa. Agriculture + Climate Extremes: Iowa Farmers Union and climate experts warn climate change can mean “the worst of both” for farms—dry spells followed by intense downpours and higher flood risk. Infrastructure: Iowa road safety is in focus as speed limits on paved two-lane roads rise from 55 to 60 mph starting July 1.
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