AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEPA Rollback: The Trump administration moved to scrap Biden-era limits on carbon emissions from coal and gas power plants, with EPA framing it as “cutting red tape” while critics warn it weakens climate protections. Texas Water & Data Centers: Gov. Abbott ordered the Texas Water Development Board to identify major water users, enforce reporting, and penalize data centers that miss water-use surveys—plus an ERCOT audit of data-center water data. Grid Stress Relief: A Houston-area battery project (Houston IV) began operations, adding fast backup power to help stabilize ERCOT during heat-driven demand spikes. Heat & Health: A Houston-area heat advisory stayed in effect as heat indices neared 109°F, while a new analysis links rising Legionnaires’ disease to warming and rainfall patterns. Air Pollution Watch: After a power outage, a southeast Houston plant reported unusual flaring and black smoke, with air monitoring underway. Local Action: River Forest residents voted to oppose a proposed O’Hare rail flyer through a forest preserve, citing safety and wildlife impacts. Community Pollinators: A Sept. 17 event in George West will focus on bats, bees, and butterflies and how to support pollinators.
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