AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Climate Pollution: A new analysis says US tech firms are increasingly building “behind-the-meter” gas power for data centers, with a Texas Amazon-linked 7.5 GW plant tied to permits and clearing—raising fears of massive CO₂ and toxic air pollution. Local Legal Battles: Massachusetts judges move to halt Lowell data center diesel generator expansion, while Chicago’s mayor orders tougher scrutiny (air, noise, water, power) without banning new builds. Energy Transition vs Backlash: Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts pushes CRA action to overturn California’s EV mandate, as California rolls out MyFirstEV rebates. Extreme Heat & Food Security: UK drought and heatwaves are warning of a worst food security crisis in decades. Ocean & Air Alerts: Copernicus reports the world’s oceans hit the hottest July on record as Vancouver remains among the worst cities for smog and wildfire smoke. Water Pollution: Zhytomyr inspectors found 1,074 dead fish and multiple pollutant exceedances in the Kamianka River. Renewables Progress: EDF-led consortium reaches financial close on Oman’s 120 MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali wind project, targeting major annual CO₂ avoidance. Wildlife: A huge pygmy blue whale washed up dead on New Zealand’s West Coast; cause unknown.
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