AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoData Center Fight Hits Congress: A national backlash over data centers’ electricity demand is now landing in Washington, with lawmakers debating bills, a possible moratorium, and EPA changes as communities keep protesting locally. PFAS & Toxic Air Oversight: Vermont’s broader environmental policy moment continues as federal fights over “forever chemicals” and other pollution safeguards spark new state and attorney general pushback. Vermont Paraquat Deadline: Vermont is moving toward becoming the first state to ban paraquat, with the bill awaiting Gov. Phil Scott’s decision. Elm Restoration With Flood-Resilience Hopes: U.S. Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy are testing disease-resistant American elms by working with “survivor” trees—aiming to restore canopy and potentially help soak up floodwaters. Local Watch: In Hinesburg, the school district is studying runoff and water-supply contamination risks tied to a campus field project, while in the Northeast Kingdom waste district rates are rising amid a budget crunch. Memorial Day Weather Disruptions: Rain forced some Vermont parade cancellations and moved ceremonies indoors.
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