AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTexas Data Centers: Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause on new data-center connections to the Texas power grid pending audits, citing ERCOT’s surge of connection requests (about 474 GW, mostly data centers) and warning it could threaten grid reliability; projects must disclose power and water use, noise/traffic plans, and ownership, with failures facing denial. Wildlife & Coasts: Texas is using discarded Christmas trees to build sand dunes on the coast, helping protect sea turtle nests and hatchlings during nesting season. Air & Climate: A new commentary argues wildfires will keep worsening until the U.S. stops ignoring the climate crisis. Energy & Markets: U.S. oil inventories are falling, raising fears of a price spike as Cushing, Oklahoma stocks drop below key thresholds. Local Policy & Access: Texas Parks and Wildlife updated hunting and fishing license rules, requiring valid ID at purchase. Community & Health: Texas court action continues as AG Ken Paxton sues proxy adviser Glass Lewis over voting advice framed as “objective” while factoring ESG/DEI.
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