AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoScrewworm Crisis in South Texas: USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, reviving fears among ranchers and wildlife advocates. Ranchers say the response is too slow or too limited, while officials push quarantine and emergency measures as the pest threatens livestock wounds and the beef supply. Flooding & Heat Stress: A new report links wetland loss to higher residential flood insurance payouts, with Houston among the hardest-hit metro areas. Meanwhile, South Texas weather is swinging between brief downpours and a return to hot, humid conditions—exactly the kind of climate stress that raises health risks for Texans. Data Centers vs. Water and Power: Across the country, communities are pressuring lawmakers over data center development, citing electricity strain and water use; the backlash is now shaping policy debates that could spill into Texas. Carbon Capture in the Classroom: Louisiana students learned about carbon capture with Exxon’s help, but critics question whether industry-funded lessons are shaping public opinion.
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