EPA Climate Rollback: The EPA has rolled back carbon-emissions rules for coal and gas plants, a move critics say could let Georgia Power keep older coal units running longer—despite plans to shutter Plants Bowen and Scherer—raising concerns for the Ocmulgee River watershed and other pollution impacts. Wildlife & Water Quality: Albany’s Radium Springs Gardens is under scrutiny after visitors reported dozens of dead fish, green algae, and a strong odor, with officials facing calls to investigate what caused the kill. Drinking Water Safety: Tennessee American Water plans lead-and-copper verification checks in the Chattanooga area, using small test holes near meters to confirm service-line materials under updated EPA requirements. Air Monitoring Upgrade: NASA’s TEMPO satellite is helping track “chemical weather” by showing how pollution shifts hour to hour, improving monitoring of bad air days. Local Wildlife Incident: Grovetown officials and DNR released an alligator found leashed at a middle school, warning against handling or moving wildlife. Education for Conservation: Georgia DNR opened its 2027 Fish Art Contest, inviting students to research native fish and submit original hand-drawn artwork plus short writing. Data Centers Debate: A new report highlights how AI data centers are becoming an environmental flashpoint, with Americans increasingly worried about their energy and pollution footprint.