AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoData Centers vs. Farmland: A new national op-ed highlights how Kentucky farmers and rural communities are pushing back on data centers, arguing they drive up energy costs and threaten clean air, water, and tens of thousands of acres of agricultural land. Clean Air Fight in Court: Kentucky’s congressman Brett Guthrie filed an amicus brief supporting the state’s lawsuit against the EPA over PM2.5 air standards, urging the Supreme Court to hear the Clean Air Act challenge. Wildlife & Hunting Updates: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife rolled out fish and game regulation amendments now in effect, including higher black bass daily limits on slot-limit waters and changes tied to deer-hunting opportunities. Monarchs & Nature Preserves: Kentucky Nature Preserves marked 50 years with monarch tagging, tracking the butterflies’ long migration and habitat science. Local Conservation Events: Land Between the Lakes announced October wildlife programming at the Woodlands Nature Station, including Wolf Week and an after-hours “Night at the Nature Station.” Education & Environment Tech: UK researchers are exploring whether AI can help math teachers improve “professional noticing,” aiming to better support student learning. Supreme Court Climate Case Watch: Commentary notes the Supreme Court’s new term includes climate-related litigation over whether state climate tort claims are preempted. Public Health Alert: CDC data shows dengue surges spreading beyond Florida, with Kentucky listed among states seeing increases. Food Safety: A frozen berry recall expanded again over possible E. coli contamination, affecting products sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s.
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