AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Heat Watch: A heat dome is expected to push feels-like temperatures toward 115 across parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes, with Detroit and other major cities facing multiple days of major-to-extreme heat risk and limited overnight relief. Soot Rule Setback: A federal appeals court rejected the EPA’s attempt to lift Biden-era fine soot limits for coal-fired power plants, keeping the 9 micrograms per cubic meter standard in place. Data Centers vs. Rural Life: A new study finds rural Americans are worried about AI-driven data centers’ hidden costs—higher electricity bills, strained water supplies, and loss of prime farmland—fueling local pushback. Local Water & Flood Resilience: Cheboygan Lock reopened after an early-April closure tied to flooding threats, repairs, and mechanical issues, a reminder of how quickly water conditions can disrupt infrastructure. Wood Recycling Continuity: A Mid-Michigan wood recycling operation will keep running through a partner change, diverting pallets and green waste from landfills. Aquatic Habitat Checks: Crews are building an inventory of culvert and dam conditions to see how structures affect water flow and wildlife movement.
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