AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Supply Watch: Durham moved straight into Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions on June 15 after Lake Michie dropped to about 40% capacity, with officials warning the drought is arriving earlier than past events. Grid Resilience: Duke Energy says its self-healing power system is cutting outage impacts in Catawba County—helping avoid thousands of customer outages and now serving more than 66% of customers there. PFAS Lawsuit: Residents and the Southern Environmental Law Center sued Robeson County over PFAS contamination tied to the Robeson County Landfill, alleging illegal waste handling that endangers drinking water. Storm Season Update: Tropical Storm Arthur has become post-tropical over Texas, but forecasters warn North Carolina should still watch for heavy rain and localized flash flooding as the system pushes inland. Coastal Habitat: New reporting highlights North Carolina seagrass habitat continuing to decline, underscoring ongoing pressure on marine ecosystems. Climate Policy Fight: The Trump administration is paying about $765M to cancel additional offshore wind leases, a move critics say shifts investment away from clean power.
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