AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoData Centers vs. Communities: DOJ urged a judge to protect a $100B CHIPS Act-backed Micron semiconductor hub near Syracuse from an environmental lawsuit, arguing delays would threaten national security and U.S. supply chains. Water, Power, and Noise Pressure: Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock called for a statewide data-center moratorium after visiting an OpenAI site, citing fears of higher utility costs and more water, light, and noise pollution. AI Boom Meets Local Rules: In Rapid City, South Dakota, EPA’s proposal to reduce public input on some air permits for facilities like data centers is sparking backlash, with local leaders moving to require more hearings and votes. Wildfire Aftermath: California lawmakers advanced bills that could become the first statewide standards for testing and cleaning up smoke damage in homes after major fires, aiming to end disputes over when properties are safe to reoccupy. Coastal Erosion Watch: San Clemente, California updated its Coastal Strategic Plan to widen beaches over time as storms and El Niño events continue to erode sand and threaten infrastructure. Climate Signal: The UN warned a “supersized” El Niño could reshape U.S. winter conditions, with impacts already being felt.
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