AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Quality Public Comment: DEQ is seeking public input on a draft federal operating permit modification for Dickenson-Russell Contura’s McClure River Preparation Plant in McClure, with comments due June 10–July 10. Stormwater Pollution Enforcement: Arlington County arrested two men accused of dumping motor oil and gasoline into storm drains, raising risks for public safety and local water quality. Urban Nature in Charlottesville: Charlottesville Parks and Rec is adding a native wildflower and grass meadow at McIntire Park to boost pollinators and biodiversity while cutting mowing, watering, and chemical use. Wildlife Care: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke is rehabilitating two orphaned bobcat kittens found beside their dead mother in Russell County. Mosquito Control Research: Virginia Tech researchers report mosquitoes may learn to associate DEET with a reward, a finding that could affect how repellents work in real-world use. Energy Reliability Warning: A new report argues PJM’s grid may run short of emergency peak power by June 2027, driven by rising demand including data centers and electrification. Data Center Backlash (Out of State, With Virginia Relevance): Residents and officials continue to clash over data centers’ water and power impacts, including a Mesa, Arizona fight that echoes concerns Virginia communities are raising.
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