AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFusion & Data Centers: Helion says it has secured key Washington licenses and is building a fusion plant near the Columbia River to supply Microsoft with 50 MW by 2028, as communities also push back on data-center growth over water, noise, and health concerns (Posey County, Indiana; moratoriums in Caroline County and elsewhere). Climate Policy in Court: New York AG Letitia James and allies sue to block an EPA rollback of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) limits, arguing the change will boost climate pollution. Wildfire Smoke, Trade, and Air: House Republicans target Canada’s forest management and push Clean Air Act protections for cross-border wildfire smoke, while U.S. air quality warnings linger as smoke returns. Solar for Public Services: Kuwait Fund and UNDP back a $3m Lebanon solar grant to cut diesel generator use and emissions. Plastic Cleanup Milestone: Commonwealth Clean Oceans campaign hits 1 million pieces of plastic prevented from entering waterways, removing 23,000kg with thousands of volunteers. Health & Pollution: Maryland highlights rising seasonal Vibrio risk as coastal waters warm, and experts warn indoor air can stay contaminated even after outdoor smoke improves. Emissions Enforcement Backlash: Reports detail Trump-era pardons tied to diesel “defeat device” enforcement rollbacks, raising fresh air-pollution concerns.
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