AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBorderlands Fight: A new U.S. border wall plan would cut through Big Bend Ranch State Park, with 30-foot segments shown on a fresh Customs and Border Protection map—Sierra Club leaders say locals and sheriffs want more aerial tech instead, while the administration cites illegal crossings and has waived environmental rules. Weather & Climate Impacts: A Texas A&M study finds cities can nudge storm behavior—more thunderstorms form and strengthen over big metros like Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, while cold fronts may weaken as they cross urban heat. Heat & Grid Pressure: Severe storms and extreme heat are still stressing power systems, with hundreds of thousands without electricity across parts of the U.S., and Texas utilities watching for hail and lightning risks. Public Health: A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak is hitting multiple states, with Texas among the highest-reporting areas as officials investigate contaminated food sources. Energy Policy: The Energy Department is moving to end federal home appliance efficiency rules, a shift critics say could raise energy use and costs. Local Industry: Covestro completed acquisitions of former Vencorex HDI sites, including Freeport, Texas, expanding chemical production capacity.
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