AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Local Power: Wells Fargo’s tracker says U.S. local moratoriums on data center builds have jumped to 374, with North Carolina among the states seeing the most restrictions—driven by worries about electricity costs, grid capacity, water use, and impacts on nearby communities. Coastal Climate Watch: An El Niño-linked Kelvin wave is headed toward California, raising sea levels by about 6–12 inches and increasing coastal flood risk during storms and high tides—an early warning for how warming seas can amplify extreme weather. UNC Weather Disruption: Lightning forced a delay in UNC’s home opener vs. ETSU, underscoring how hotter, stormier conditions are shaping schedules and safety planning. Saltwater Intrusion Research: ECU students and faculty are studying saltwater intrusion along the NC coast with NSF support, focusing on soil salinization’s threats to farms, wetlands, water quality, and biodiversity. PFAS Money in Motion: North Carolina announced a record $590M PFAS settlement involving Chemours and DuPont, continuing the push to fund cleanup and reduce long-term contamination risks.
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