AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoData-center pressure hits California’s neighbors: Ohio residents are packing meetings and pushing temporary bans as data centers multiply—232 statewide, with critics warning about health, water, and environmental strain while lawmakers debate how to regulate the industry. Air quality squeeze: Southern California and parts of Colorado are under alerts as dust and wildfire smoke push pollution to hazardous levels, with officials urging people to keep windows closed. PFAS spotlight near tech and chemicals: A new report flags PFAS contamination concerns tied to AI data-center expansion and herbicide facilities, adding to the growing scrutiny of “forever chemicals.” Climate disclosure momentum: California’s SB 253/SB 261 rules are driving companies toward more continuous, operational climate data systems—especially for hard-to-track Scope 3 emissions. Geothermal goes mainstream: A geothermal startup (Fervo) just went public, signaling fresh momentum for round-the-clock clean power—though California’s role is still tied to broader West Coast buildout plans.
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