AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSand Mine Fight: Brunswick County residents near an existing S & B Sand Mine say failing wells, worse water quality, dust, diesel fumes, and pump noise have already hurt their lives—now the company wants a new 15.24-acre pit closer to homes, with a special use permit request and hydrogeology modeling aimed at protecting neighboring wells. Pollinator Census: The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is live, inviting citizen scientists across the Southeast (including North Carolina) to spend 15 minutes counting pollinators and boosting insect conservation data. Water Quality & Health: A Wake County audit flags major gaps in investigations of pre-regulatory landfills and dumps—78% of known sites hadn’t entered formal investigation as of June 30, 2025—raising public health and monitoring concerns. Extreme Heat & Oceans: New research links record European sea temperatures to human-caused climate change, warning marine ecosystems and coastal communities face serious knock-on effects. Local Energy Debate: Davie and Davidson County residents rallied against a proposed Duke Energy natural gas power plant and under-river pipe connection, arguing for environmental and community impacts. Tech Access: NCDOT is distributing free laptops with hotspots to students in rural/underserved areas to expand workforce and learning access.
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