AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEPA Rollback in Georgia: The EPA ended Biden-era carbon limits for coal and gas plants, a move critics say lets Georgia Power keep aging coal units running longer—despite data center demand—raising concerns for pollution in the Ocmulgee/Altamaha watersheds. Water & Wastewater Spill: Hartsfield-Jackson reported about 33,000 gallons of sewage spilled near a lift station by Runway 10-28, flowing toward Sullivan Creek; crews used neutralizing agents and monitoring, with the cause still under investigation. Nature-Inspired Tech: Microsoft is expanding biomimicry-based habitat restoration around more than 20 data centers, using “Ecosystem Intelligence” to track biodiversity and water impacts and build wetlands and restored streams with community input. Wildlife Watch: Migratory hummingbirds are expected to be in Georgia around Sept. 27, with most leaving by about Oct. 4, and ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only known nesters here. Storm Outlook: A strong El Niño is suppressing Atlantic hurricanes so far, but forecasters warn it can still set up wetter, stormier conditions for Georgia later.
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