AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSevere Weather & Flooding: Storms slammed western Pennsylvania Thursday night, knocking out power for tens of thousands, flooding roads, and forcing school closures or remote learning as flash-flood warnings lingered. Local Infrastructure: Dauphin County closed a damaged Millersburg road segment after storm damage, with officials investigating before reopening. Wildlife & Conservation Policy: A new independent report urges Pennsylvania to consolidate parts of the Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission to avert reserve shortfalls, with potential savings of about $34 million a year. Data Centers & Energy Costs: Pennsylvania politics is turning data-center criticism into a campaign issue, including Shapiro’s executive order requiring local approval before DEP reviews permits, while a report warns small businesses could face higher power bills. Landfill Climate Tech: Casella and Waga Energy brought a third renewable natural gas facility online at the McKean Landfill, upgrading landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG. Public Health & PFAS: A UCSF-led study explores how “forever chemicals” (PFAS) may affect proteins in placental cells, adding to concerns about pregnancy risks. Wildlife Tourism: Elk rut season is underway in Elk Country, drawing large crowds to watch bulls bugle and spar in Pennsylvania’s managed habitat. Education & Training: Danville students used drone skills tied to PA Farm Bill grants, showing how ag programs are building hands-on workforce pipelines. Recycling Innovation: Reju opened its first U.S. research and development center in Conshohocken to scale textile recycling technologies.
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