AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Crisis: Puerto Rico’s drought is worsening, with some municipalities (including San Juan) facing running-water shutoffs every two days as the island’s main reservoir takes a hit—residents and advocates point to aging infrastructure as a key driver. Grid Resilience: The U.S. Department of Energy approved a nearly $490M loan for 220 MW of battery storage in Arecibo and Santa Isabel, aiming to keep power available for more than 100,000 customers during outages. Infectious Disease Watch: The CDC reports Cyclospora has driven 740 hospitalizations and two deaths nationwide, with Puerto Rico among the places reporting cases as the lettuce-linked outbreak continues to evolve. Aging & HIV Safety: A study of adults with HIV in Puerto Rico and the U.S. found cannabis use was linked to higher fall risk at first, but the association faded after accounting for other substances, medications, and health factors—while cigarette smoking still mattered for fall risk. Public Health Access: Milken Institute School of Public Health will waive its $155 application fee for the first 1,000 applicants to its MPH program, helping reduce cost barriers for future health leaders. Community Response: American Baptist Churches USA is sending humanitarian aid to help Puerto Ricans coping with life-threatening water shortages amid emergency drought conditions.
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