AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Pressure on the AI Boom: A new report flags “forever chemical” PFAS contamination in soil and groundwater near U.S. data-center expansion and herbicide facilities, raising fresh questions about what’s in the cooling and chip-making supply chain. Wildfire Costs in the Spotlight: California lawmakers are again wrestling with the wildfire fund’s ballooning liabilities—now projected around $39B—pushing debate over how long the system can hold and who pays as extreme fire seasons worsen. Colorado River Stress Test: California, Arizona, and Nevada are scrambling on a temporary Colorado River plan as water security fears rise, with conservation and storage strategies back in the headlines. Fort Ord Recovery, Slowly: The former Fort Ord cleanup continues, with a guided nature walk highlighting how ecological recovery is progressing—just not fast. Insurance Meets Climate Reality: A Ceres forum brought insurance commissioner candidates together to answer climate-risk and affordability questions as insurers pull back.
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