AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Climate: Amazon is backing a Pecos County natural-gas power plant for an AI data center that could emit up to 33 million tons of CO2 a year—raising fresh questions about the company’s climate pledge as AI-driven emissions climb. State Policy & Power/Water Limits: Texas is in the spotlight again as Gov. Abbott’s pause on new data center approvals pending grid and water review fuels a wider fight over whether AI buildouts should be slowed or stopped. Public Health & Wildlife: A New World screwworm resurgence in Mexico is driving a surge in human cases (now past 2,300) alongside massive animal infections, with Texas-linked prevention efforts highlighted by FDA authorization for wound spray to protect livestock and wildlife. Enforcement & Habitat: Texas Parks and Wildlife is investigating the criminal killing of a nearly 12-foot alligator in Liberty County after it was found shot in the head. Local Water Infrastructure: Fort Smith, Arkansas, wrapped another EPA consent decree sewer project, improving aging lines and cleanouts. Outdoor Recreation & Fisheries: Texas red snapper season is closing while fall inshore shrimp season dates are set.
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