AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInvasive Pest Alert: The New World screwworm—an old flesh-eating cattle threat thought eradicated—has been confirmed in Texas again, with a first case in a Zavala County calf and a second case days later nearby, prompting USDA and state officials to expand monitoring and emergency response as Canada moves to restrict Texas livestock imports. Community Health & Water: Hale Center issued a boil-water notice after discolored water complaints, warning residents to boil water for drinking and cooking. Heat & Storms: North Texas and Houston-area forecasts keep residents on alert for rounds of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flooding risk, while the broader pattern points to hotter, more humid conditions returning after the storms. Data Centers vs. Resources: As AI power demand and water use draw scrutiny, Google says it will replenish more water than it consumes at U.S. data centers by 2030, while Texans continue raising concerns about impacts beyond utilities—like noise. Climate Research: UT Austin research highlights how easily overlooked small wetlands can drive a big share of global methane emissions, underscoring why “small” nature features matter for climate solutions.
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