AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSupreme Court Roundup Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court (7-2) sided with Bayer/Monsanto, blocking thousands of state-court lawsuits claiming Roundup failed to warn about cancer risks tied to glyphosate, saying federal pesticide labeling rules preempt state “failure-to-warn” claims. Missouri Conservation Fire Safety: The Missouri Department of Conservation urged safer summer celebrations, warning against fireworks and outdoor burning during dry, windy conditions and reminding people to follow local burn bans. Peru Smelter Fallout: Billionaire Ira Rennert agreed to a $150 million settlement over lead smelter pollution claims in La Oroya, Peru, as residents’ health lawsuits near a key trial moment. Big Hole River Water Quality: Montana DEQ moved toward an impairment designation for the Big Hole River, citing nutrient-driven algae growth that can cut oxygen and harm aquatic life. Missouri Plastics Fight: Missouri joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging California’s single-use plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs and overreach state authority. Invasive Species Watch: A new report highlights snakeheads expanding into Missouri waters, renewing concerns about invasive fish impacts on local ecosystems.
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