AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlood Threat: Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency resources as Hurricane Simon’s remnants threaten Texas with flooding, part of a wider storm system bringing heavy rain across several states. Solar Waste: A Texas plant can dismantle a retired solar panel every minute, but still has no destination for the thin plastic layer inside—highlighting a growing recycling challenge. Data Center Pressure: El Paso and New Mexico’s climate plans face new strain from three proposed data centers, with concerns over their power, water and land demands. Texas penalties for data center violations are also drawing criticism as too light. SpaceX Review: The FAA is assessing SpaceX’s plan to raise Starship launches in Texas to as many as 456 a year, amid concerns about environmental effects near the Gulf Coast. Pollution Fight: Carverdale neighbors are pressing for a landfill closure as Harris County sues, while San Antonio residents are getting air monitors to track local pollution.
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