AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoal Push vs. Climate Reality: President Trump announced nearly $700M to prop up coal plants and exports, using Cold War-era defense powers to extend plant life and restart projects—an energy policy move that will shape Pennsylvania’s grid and air-quality debate. Grid Pressure from AI: Separate reporting warns that data centers are straining PJM, raising electricity prices and fueling calls to reform or even split the grid operator. Local Water Stress: Chester County is under a drought warning as wells run low, with DEP urging residents to cut use 10–15%. Wildlife & Health Watch: Pennsylvania officials are tracking the spread of lone star ticks that can trigger Alpha-Gal red-meat allergy, while Game Commission wardens monitor a black bear sighting in Bucks County. Conservation Win: Wildlands Conservancy secured a conservation easement protecting 1,147 acres of forested headwaters for the Lehigh River. Hazardous Waste Cleanup: PRC will host a household chemical collection in Uniontown on June 13. Road Safety & Work Zones: PennDOT is closing a Clearfield-area bridge for rehab starting June 8, and urges drivers to put phones down during busy summer travel.
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