AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Weather: A new study warns a rare, massive solar storm could trigger widespread power-grid failures, with the Northeast and Northern Plains most vulnerable—an urgent reminder for Texas grid resilience planning. Disaster & Insurance: A federal racketeering lawsuit alleges the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association fraudulently cut Hurricane Beryl claim estimates, seeking class-action status and raising fresh questions about post-storm fairness. Public Health & Wildlife: Texas A&M researchers are testing far-UVC light to reduce airborne avian flu pathogens in commercial poultry houses, aiming to slow outbreaks that still show up in Texas wildlife. Energy & Tech: Tesla’s Cybercab has drawn a formal NHTSA investigation in Austin over how the driverless vehicle was certified to federal safety rules. Local Infrastructure: TxDOT issued a week of lane and road closure alerts in the Amarillo area for erosion, drainage, and edge repairs. Data Centers & Water: Texas lawmakers are scrutinizing data-center water use as the boom raises concerns about enough water for nearby communities.
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