AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Enforcement: Pennsylvania DEP has updated its air-pollution penalty rules for the first time since 2012. New calculations account for facility size, sensitive locations and enforcement costs, raising fines for most violators; inflation adjustments begin in 2028. Water Pollution: More than 90% of waterways tested in Pennsylvania and New Jersey contained PFAS, a report found. In north-central Pennsylvania, acid drainage from abandoned coal mines has left a stretch of the Tioga River with virtually no fish or aquatic insects. Data Center Pressure: Pennsylvania communities are pushing back against data center proposals over potential pollution, water use and energy demand. The state has launched an online tracker for proposed projects, while a planned Bethlehem facility has drawn local concerns. Watershed Outlook: The Chesapeake Bay earned its highest health score in 20 years, a C-plus. Researchers cited restoration work and farm improvements, but said continued investment is needed.
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