AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoEnergy and Data Centers: Duke Energy won a 4–3 rezoning vote for a natural-gas storage facility on the Yadkin River near Lexington, advancing its plan to power data-center growth. Residents and environmental groups warned of possible air and water pollution and other impacts. Drought: Durham’s reservoirs are just 33% full, with about 80 days of easily accessible water remaining; officials say stricter Stage 3 limits may be needed. PFAS Cleanup: North Carolina’s environmental agency says Chemours’ plans leave major gaps and has ordered broader contamination assessments and stronger groundwater cleanup in the Lower Cape Fear region. Flood and Coastal Resilience: A new Cape Fear River Basin strategy lists 166 priority flood-protection actions. The state is also seeking public input on a proposed N.C. 12 relocation at Pea Island. Recycling Safety: Fourteen people were hospitalized after exposure to an unknown substance at a Lenoir recycling facility.
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