AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS Rollback: The U.S. EPA says it will “rescind and restart” parts of PFAS drinking-water rules, citing procedural issues and allowing utilities extra time to comply—prompting sharp criticism that a major public-health gain is being dismantled. PFAS Funding Boost: At the same time, EPA announced $15M+ in Wisconsin grants to tackle PFAS and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities. Local Water Stress: Northern Ireland’s NI Water warned its wastewater system is under “severe pressure” from years of underinvestment, limiting upgrades and raising pollution risk. Circular Economy Push: The European Environment Agency says circular-economy actions could cut EU climate impact by 22% and air pollution by 25%, urging faster investment to hit EU targets. Data Center Backlash: Dozens of New Jersey groups asked Gov. Sherrill for a moratorium on new large data centers, citing higher power demand, strained water resources, and rising bills. Ocean Tech: Scientists are using tagged sharks as roaming ocean sensors to improve hurricane-related ocean data. Flood Resilience: North Carolina DEQ awarded $1.2M for flood storage and stream/wetland restoration projects in Swannanoa and Rosman.
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