AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater and Data Centers: Lebanon Utilities is weighing Prairie Creek as a discharge point for wastewater from the LEAP district, rather than Eagle Creek. Conservationists welcomed the alternative, fearing Eagle Creek Reservoir’s fish and birds could be harmed. Five Indiana data centers have also drawn scrutiny for avoiding federal water permits. Grid Pressure: A federal emergency order covering 13 states gives PJM temporary authority to call on power plants and backup reserves to head off shortages, as data center demand raises questions about who bears the costs. Forest Recovery: Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from eight Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, and treated plots had more tree seedlings than controls. Lafayette Spill: A chemical spill prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations, underscoring the immediate risks of hazardous releases for nearby residents.
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