AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHouston Pollution: Fire crews responded to a mulch-yard blaze in southeast Houston; its size and cause were not yet known. Coastal Cleanup: Texas officials say a 51-foot vessel abandoned in Offatts Bayou after Hurricane Beryl has been removed, reducing potential risks to marine life and navigation. Data Center Pressure: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent water-reporting compliance letters to 156 data centers. Harris County has 46 facilities but limited power to regulate them, while San Antonio is weighing local rules. Water and Climate: New data centers threaten climate plans in El Paso and nearby New Mexico; in Texas, oilfield wastewater is being explored as a way to cool facilities without drawing on freshwater. Big Bend Concerns: Residents say construction camps for border-wall workers are raising health concerns, with little state oversight. SpaceX Expansion: The FAA is reviewing SpaceX’s plan to increase launches from its Texas facility to as many as 456 a year, assessing potential environmental impacts.
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