AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Outlook: A new UN report says the world is falling further behind on climate goals, with US emissions rising last year as other major economies cut pollution or slowed growth. Pipeline Push: The federal government is directing up to $42 million to revive the Constitution natural-gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to New York, including funds for environmental assessments; New York previously denied a key water-quality approval. Data Center Backlash: Pennsylvania residents are rejecting developers’ proposed $10,000 payments, while Upper Merion applicants withdrew plans amid zoning lawsuits. Local disputes also reflect worries about data centers’ demand for power and water. Flood Resilience: Record rain sent sewage into Pittsburgh basements. Rain gardens and trees are among the city’s tools for absorbing runoff and reducing flood risk. Brownfield Renewal: In Erie, a cleaned-up industrial site now houses Grow Erie’s indoor farm, bringing fresh produce and workforce opportunities; DEP says state cleanup funding helped make the project possible.
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