AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centers & Air Permits: EPA is moving to weaken public participation for “minor-source” air pollution permits tied to data centers and other industry projects, a change critics say would leave neighbors with fewer chances to weigh in. Local Water Safety: Pennsylvania American Water has started door-to-door canvassing in Pittsburgh neighborhoods to identify home service-line materials as part of lead-safety upgrades. Wildlife & Habitat Repair: Wildlands Conservancy says construction on an access bridge to the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary will begin in early August after a propane truck collapse. Roads & Public Works: PennDOT released the Venango County maintenance schedule for the week of July 27, including bridge work, ditching, crack sealing, and patching. Community Outdoors: Wilkes-Barre River Common was named a “Great Public Space in Pennsylvania,” highlighting its flood-control role and riverfront access. Agriculture Climate Tech: Penn State research spotlights anaerobic digesters that turn manure into fertilizer and biogas, with potential emissions benefits. Public Health/Animals: The Pennsylvania SPCA reported rescuing at least 88 cats and one dog from squalid conditions in Northeast Philadelphia.
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