AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoExtreme Heat & Safety: A prolonged, dangerous heatwave is baking much of the central and eastern U.S. ahead of the Fourth of July, with the National Weather Service warning of triple-digit conditions and heat illness risks—especially when humidity is high—pushing communities to urge people to check local advisories and hydrate. Texas Flood Aftermath: A year after the Camp Mystic flooding in Texas Hill Country, first responders say training and emergency coordination still haven’t caught up to the scale of disaster, leaving gaps in how local leaders prepare for mass-casualty events. Grid & Data Centers: NERC flagged new reliability concerns as AI data centers can drop more than 1 GW of load during grid disturbances, and Texas lawmakers are again being pressed for water and oversight answers as power demand surges. Wildlife & Livestock Health: New World screwworm continues spreading concerns in Texas, prompting tighter animal import rules elsewhere and renewed calls for biosecurity and wildlife surveillance. Energy Buildout: Clean power growth keeps climbing nationwide, with Texas nearing 100 GW of installed clean capacity as solar edges past wind and battery storage expands. Texas Enforcement: Texas DPS is rolling out “Operation CARE” for the July 4 weekend, targeting speeding and impaired driving as holiday travel ramps up.
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