Data Center Guardrails: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an Aug. 18 executive order tightening Pennsylvania’s rules for large data centers, making GRID requirements mandatory and requiring developers to bring their own power, get local approvals before DEP review, and build community outreach plans. Local Impact: The order also removes data centers from Pennsylvania’s PA Permit Fast Track and raises questions about how it affects Amazon’s proposed backup natural gas generators in Falls Township, where DEP is still reviewing permits. Severe Weather: Tornado and flash-flood threats kept the Philly region and much of eastern PA on alert, with warnings tied to damaging winds and heavy rain. Storm Aftermath: Lancaster Area Sewer Authority issued a water conservation notice for seven municipalities after a storm knocked out power at its treatment plant. Agriculture Funding: Pennsylvania opened applications Aug. 24 for a $10 million freeze disaster grant program for fruit growers hit by early freezes. Wildlife Rescue: A Pocono center rescued five ring-necked snakes stuck to adhesive tape on a cardboard box and is nursing them back for release. Wildlife Policy: The Pennsylvania Game Commission ended its Deputy Game Warden program effective Sept. 1 after a Supreme Court ruling limited warrantless searches. Science & Health: Monell Chemical Senses Center researchers used machine learning to better map complex scents, aiming to “digitize” odors.