AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCarbon Capture: A Kern County judge ruled that environmental reviews for California’s first operating carbon-storage project fell short of state law, a setback for the state’s climate plans. The ruling’s immediate effect on ongoing injections remains unclear. Water and Flood Risk: California cleared its largest new reservoir in 50 years, with construction expected to begin next year, as officials also step up El Niño preparations amid flood concerns. Energy Demand: Midterm backlash against power-hungry data centers is pushing tech companies to promise they’ll cover electricity and grid costs—a debate with direct stakes for California’s strained power system. Wildlife: A seven-year Yosemite study found young native turtles reappeared in monitored ponds after invasive bullfrogs were reduced, offering a hopeful sign for the threatened species. Clean Energy Research: A lab method that extracts lithium from brine without evaporation ponds or hard-rock mining could eventually help unlock resources near California’s Salton Sea.
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