AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInvasive Species Watch: Georgia DNR is warning that invasive tegus—large, dog-sized lizards—are spreading and can raid nests and harm local wildlife; officials urge residents to report sightings. Air Quality & Wildfire Impacts: A new analysis finds wildfires have reversed the long decline in U.S. surface ozone, driving rising ozone-related health harm since the mid-2010s. Data Centers vs. Water & Environment: Wakulla County commissioners voted for a permanent ban on data centers, with residents citing threats to clean drinking water and pollution concerns; the debate echoes across parts of Georgia and the Big Bend. Water Stewardship: Google says it will replenish more water than it uses at data-center sites by 2030 and is funding hundreds of millions in water and wastewater projects. Coastal Research: UGA Libraries’ Wormsloe Fellows added two doctoral researchers studying southern magnolia pollination and how contaminants affect bats along Georgia’s coast. Public Safety Alerts: The bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act is advancing to the full House, aiming to send emergency warnings by satellite when cell networks fail. Heat & Health: Extreme heat remains a major risk nationwide, with Georgia residents urged to stay safe during worsening temperature swings.
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