AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoal Push: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization plus two new plants, using Defense Production Act authority—an “energy dominance” move that critics call an unnecessary subsidy. Data Centers & Power: A national grid watchdog warned data centers are straining electricity delivery, with heat-season risks spreading beyond Virginia. Maryland Data Center Backlash: Harford County became the first Maryland county to outright ban data centers, citing water, bills, and environmental concerns. Local Budgeting: Calvert County adopted its FY2027 budget while residents continued pushing back on data center development. Wastewater Safety: Two contract workers remain hospitalized after an explosion at Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant; officials say it likely involved an electrical fault and a sewer overflow occurred. Public Health: Clover Hill Dairy issued a recall of soft ricotta/requeson cheese potentially contaminated with listeria, with Maryland among affected states. Heat Relief: Delaware opened DHSS cooling stations for residents seeking air-conditioned relief. Wildlife Science: Researchers reported the deepest, oldest whale “graveyard” ecosystem in the Indian Ocean, teeming with marine life.
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