AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGrid & Power Planning: Indiana Michigan Power is asking for public input on proposed high-voltage transmission upgrades across the state, including three projects totaling more than 150 miles of new 765-kV lines aimed at reliability. Industrial Emissions & Community Tension: U.S. Steel says it has finished the $350 million reline of Gary Works’ blast furnace #14, a safety-focused restart that drew pushback from Northwest Indiana activists urging greener technology. Wildlife & Climate Impacts: A Purdue-linked report on International Vulture Awareness Day highlights how black vultures are expanding north in Indiana as climate and land use shift, raising conflicts with farmers during calving season. Outdoor Safety & Hunting: Indiana Conservation Officers will host an elevated hunting platform safety demonstration Sept. 12 in Johnson County, with hands-on training for ladder stands, climbing stands, and saddle systems. Local Conservation Education: Fort Wayne Zoo launches “Wild Weekends” in September, with each weekend spotlighting conservation, animal health, zookeeping, and environmental quality. Food Safety: A Walmart frozen-berry recall expanded to Great Value products in 16 states due to possible E. coli contamination, with no illnesses reported for the specific items.
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