AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers vs. Communities: St. Louis County is collecting public input on how to regulate future data centers—zoning definitions, siting rules, and knock-on issues like energy demand, water use, noise, and emissions are on the table. PFAS Watch: A new report flags PFAS “forever chemicals” in groundwater and soil near U.S. AI data center expansion and herbicide manufacturing sites, pushing state and federal investigations. Water Quality & Public Health: California’s Tijuana Slough landed among the state’s most polluted beaches in Heal the Bay’s report card, underscoring ongoing sewage and bacteria problems. Heat & Air Alerts: The UK issued multi-day heat health alerts as temperatures could reach 30C, while parts of the U.S. face wildfire-smoke-driven air quality warnings. Clean Energy Momentum: Britain passed 2 million solar installs after a major monthly surge, and Hawaiian Airlines is electrifying more Honolulu ground equipment to cut emissions. Local Waste Solutions: Minnesota awarded compost grants, including $36,780 for apartment food-scrap drop-offs.
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