AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater Conservation Under Heat: As drought and a punishing heat wave tighten supplies, communities nationwide are urging shorter showers and banning water waste—an approach that can help, but only if lots of people cut back together. Hill Country Flood Fallout: One year after the deadly Guadalupe River floods, a Texas survivor survey says many felt abandoned and still can’t return home due to mold and recovery costs, while lawmakers highlight camp-safety and warning upgrades. New World Screwworm Watch: CDC and partners say the New World screwworm isn’t a food-safety threat to what you eat, but it can hit livestock and drive up beef prices—keeping Texas ranchers on alert. Extreme Heat + Storms in Texas: Sunday stays hot and humid across the Houston area with isolated storms, while holiday-weekend drownings and pool safety warnings underscore how dangerous summer water can be. Biodiversity Backup Plan: Texas-based Colossal Biosciences’ BioVault aims to preserve genetic material from about 2,300 protected species, betting on cryogenic storage to support future restoration. Texas Grid Pressure from AI: Texas continues to face rising power demand tied to data centers, with new reporting on how quickly load growth is straining the system.
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