AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Center Backlash: A Wells Fargo tracker says local moratoriums on data center construction have jumped to 374 nationwide, driven by fights over electricity costs, grid capacity, and water use—an issue now front-and-center in midterm politics. Energy Courtroom Clash: A federal appeals court struck down the Trump administration’s emergency order aimed at keeping a Michigan coal plant running, saying the government exceeded its authority—another reminder that “energy security” fights are increasingly legal and environmental. Pennsylvania Water & Industry: Pennsylvania DEP is set to hold a public hearing on Stockertown cement company emissions plans, as regulators weigh air impacts against local industry. Wildlife & Health: Penn State research is flagging parasite risks in Pennsylvania wildlife, adding to concerns about how changing conditions affect animal health and spillover risks. Local Governance & Land Use: A student park maintenance project at IUP has stalled after opponents pushed for a new stewardship committee vote, showing how community control can reshape environmental management on the ground.
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