AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Debate: Virginia’s rapid buildout is drawing sharper scrutiny. The Army Corps declined hundreds of requests for a public hearing on a proposed Google project in Botetourt County, while Winchester rejected another data center proposal. Residents are raising concerns about energy, water, noise and pollution. Drought and Fire Risk: Persistent drought is heightening wildfire concerns as Virginia enters fall fire season. Water Quality: Remediation is underway after sewage spills into Henrico’s Gillies Creek; an algal bloom has also damaged parts of the Eastern Shore. A new Chesapeake Bay report says the Bay is improving, but pollution persists. Energy and Land: Dominion’s 20-year plan projects higher bills, new solar farms and natural-gas plants; the utility is also seeking to recover RGGI costs, potentially adding up to $13 a month to customer bills. A new report ranks Virginia among the states with the largest forest losses. Lead Prevention: Health officials urge families to test children and check older homes for lead hazards.
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