AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Monitoring Reversal: The Trump administration is backing off plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, pausing removals and moving toward redeploying instruments off coasts including North Carolina—after bipartisan pushback. Flood Insurance Pressure: Moody’s warns the U.S. flood insurance gap will squeeze homeowners and local governments as storms intensify, shifting costs to public budgets. Data Center Backlash in NC: Charlotte approved a 150-day moratorium on new data centers, joining a growing wave of local pauses over electricity and water demands. Solar Fight at the Utilities Commission: Clean energy groups sued after the N.C. Utilities Commission halted the 2026 solar and storage procurement process, arguing it blocks low-cost power. PFAS in Drinking Water: Greensboro’s 2025 water report says standards were met, but PFAS compounds were detected in testing. Drought Watch: Exceptional drought expanded to 10 central North Carolina counties, raising pressure on water supplies. Storm Update: Remnants of Arthur are bringing heavy rain and wind risks across the Carolinas, with flood concerns into early Friday.
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