AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPFAS Cleanup Delays: A USA Today review says U.S. military bases have pushed PFAS “forever chemical” cleanup deadlines out decades, leaving families near contaminated wells waiting for fixes that may not arrive until after 2042. Food Safety in Lebanon County: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspection notes include a Mount Gretna Lake & Beach facility that passed after issues like black “matter” on an ice scoop, sanitizer problems, and signs of rodents in dishwashing areas were addressed. Data Centers vs. Land Protections: Pennsylvania advocates are urging bigger setback distances between homes and natural gas infrastructure tied to data-center growth, warning current rules allow drilling and pipelines too close to schools and hospitals. Wildlife Crossings: PennDOT is moving toward safer roads for animals with a new federal grant to plan wildlife-crossing investments, building on Pennsylvania’s high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions. Insect Declines: PennEnvironment reports fireflies, bees, and butterflies are losing ground, and says a state-law gap makes insect protection harder than it should be. Heat Impacts West: Record heat and drought are driving lethal river temperatures, leading wildlife officials to restrict fishing hours in parts of the U.S. West to reduce stress on trout. Local Weather: Pittsburgh is tracking rain returning tonight with an “Impact Day” Sunday for heavy downpours and localized flooding.
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