AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Alert: CDC says shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia is linked to a growing cyclospora outbreak, with FDA tracing pointing to a single supplier (Taylor Fresh Foods) and Taco Bell agreeing to stop using that lettuce. Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke: Canadian wildfire smoke is worsening haze and air quality across North Carolina and Virginia, with “Code Orange” ozone/particle concerns for sensitive groups. Heat & Storm Watch: Forecasters flag another weekend of hot conditions and a rising risk of severe thunderstorms across North Carolina, with possible power outages and downed trees. PFAS Accountability: A North Carolina resident’s PFAS lawsuit over GenX and other chemicals from the Fayetteville Works plant near Fayetteville was settled before trial, underscoring ongoing pressure on chemical pollution cleanup. Water Infrastructure Funding: Gov. Josh Stein announced $2 million for Greenevers to upgrade water and sewer systems, including steps to reduce forever-chemical contamination and replace lead pipes. Local Energy Fight: Edgecombe County residents are pushing for a 24-month moratorium on new AI data centers as debates grow over water use, pollution, and grid strain.
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