AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers’ Real Costs: A new Indiana-focused look at data centers digs into what’s real and what’s overstated—noise from cooling and generators, and how water impacts can vary locally even if national averages look small. Local Recycling Help: Indy residents can recycle prescription eyeglasses and hearing aids through Lions Club drop-offs at places like Walmart Optical locations and several local sites. Northern Indiana Rail: NICTD’s board approved a 20-year South Shore Line plan, including rolling stock upgrades and possible corridor and station changes, with public input shaping priorities. Wetlands Under Scrutiny: Indiana’s wetlands mitigation program is facing compliance concerns tied to required project timelines, raising questions about stalled offsets and payments. Storm Impacts on Wildlife Nonprofits: Northwest Indiana storm damage has hit groups like Humane Indiana Wildlife, with fallen trees and enclosure damage reported while animals were checked and sheltered. Energy Policy: Indiana AG Todd Rokita moved to intervene to block the scheduled closure of the Rockport coal plant, arguing for Hoosier control over energy decisions. Food Safety Watch: Health officials continue tracking major egg-related Salmonella and Cyclospora outbreaks, with guidance to check and discard recalled products. Northern Lights Forecast: NOAA is calling for possible auroras during a G1–G2 geomagnetic storm window over northern U.S. states.
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