AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStorm recovery in NW Indiana: Two weeks after the Aug. 11 derecho, thousands in Gary and Portage still lack power, with residents describing it as “end times” and officials blaming long restoration delays; NIPSCO says no outage is being overlooked while crews and mutual-aid groups keep rushing in. Local environment oversight: Fort Wayne councilman Geoff Paddock urges IDEM to apply strict standards to Google/Hatchworks’ wetlands request tied to a data center expansion, arguing prior impacts weren’t fully reviewed locally. Flood and climate pressure on farms: Mid-August flooding and heavy rain are threatening corn and soybean yields across the Midwest, adding uncertainty heading toward harvest. Wildlife hit by vehicles: A bald eagle rescued after a road strike in Washington County died despite rehab efforts, underscoring ongoing dangers for scavenging raptors. Great Lakes microplastics push: Scientists are pressing governments to tackle microplastics pollution in the Great Lakes, warning the threat is spreading. Indiana data-center backlash: Jasper County residents are raising funds for legal help against a major data center project, citing noise, dust, and water concerns.
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