AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat & Storms: South Texas and Houston-area forecasts point to a moisture push with scattered showers and storms returning Friday and sticking around into the weekend, with lightning and gusty downpours possible. Dust & Air Quality: A new World Meteorological Organization report flags record sand-and-dust storms in 2025, including El Paso’s unusually high dust-weather days—linked to drought and land degradation. Data Center Pollution: West Virginia regulators are weighing permit moves tied to major Google-linked data center plans that could eliminate wetlands and harm threatened species, while Texas continues to face mounting scrutiny over data-center water and emissions impacts. Local Dust Complaint: Perry officials say they’re working with a sawmill operator to ramp up dust controls after residents raised concerns about fugitive dust. Public Health Threats: Texas remains in the middle of the New World screwworm outbreak, with active cases reported statewide. ICE Accountability: DHS says a man killed in a Houston ICE shooting wasn’t the intended target, as Mexico calls for an investigation into the incident.
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