AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNor’easter Flooding & Power Loss: A slow-moving nor’easter is battering the Northeast for a second day, with tidal surges swamping low-lying spots in New Jersey and strong winds knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, while officials warn more flooding could hit during upcoming high tides. Local Spill Response: In Towson, a diesel leak at the Baltimore County Detention Center was contained, but residents near affected streams may notice diesel odor for days; officials say there’s no impact to drinking water or private wells. Chesapeake Bay Funding Fight: Maryland’s “flush tax” Bay Restoration Fund has raised $2.3B since 2004, and advocates are pushing to prevent a planned half-cut in 2030, arguing it’s critical for wastewater upgrades that reduce nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Bay. Data Centers & Air Permits: Environmental advocates allege some data center developers are splitting emissions into smaller permits to avoid tougher EPA review, including cases involving multiple sites in Maryland.
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