AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Accountability: The EPA, DOJ and West Virginia DEP reached a landmark $450 million settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals” released into the Cape Fear River in North Carolina and other waterways, with Chemours set to fund drinking-water alternatives and compliance upgrades. State Pushback: North Carolina’s attorney general called the deal an “insult,” saying the state gets only about $2 million a year for 15 years and is still left to deal with major contamination impacts. Storms + Heat: A new round of storms is expected to return to the Carolinas this weekend, followed by a heat wave with dangerous heat indices into next week. Drought Watch: Camden announced Stage Two mandatory water conservation as dry conditions intensify across the Catawba-Wateree basin. Habitat Protection: Coastal Land Trust and Copper Builders reached an agreement that could preserve more than 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest, including riparian corridors and old-growth areas, if development proceeds as approved. Community Concerns: Residents and advocates renewed criticism of NC data center growth, citing worries about water quality and supply.
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