AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Politics: Democrats’ sweeping midterm wins could open the way for stronger state climate and clean-energy policies, while new leaders in Texas and other states promise tighter oversight of data centers. Emissions Rules: The EPA moved to relax methane rules even as it approved Maricopa County, Arizona’s first-in-the-nation program to reward cleaner fleet upgrades. PFAS: 3M agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle personal-injury claims tied to PFAS in firefighting foam and other products. Carbon Capture: A California court ruling against the state’s first major carbon-capture project deals a setback to a key part of its climate plans. Extreme Weather: Heavy rain and flash floods have hit parts of the Southwest and Florida, with forecasters warning that a powerful El Niño could bring more flooding.
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