AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Climate Policy: West Virginia is pushing a “50 by 50” plan to expand power capacity to 50 gigawatts by leaning into coal, natural gas, nuclear and other sources, while acknowledging big hurdles like infrastructure and regulatory swings. Pollution & Industry Watch: An Oklahoma rancher argues a proposed aluminum smelter’s revised emissions plan still deserves tougher scrutiny, saying scaling could mean more fluoride impacts than Kentucky’s facility. Heat & Public Health: A Kentucky woman described how a homeless man was barred from cooling off inside a Lexington McDonald’s during extreme heat, highlighting how corporate rules can worsen harm for people without stable housing. Food Safety: A frozen-berry recall expanded to Great Value products sold at Walmart in 16 states due to possible E. coli contamination. Kentucky Agriculture & Wildlife: Kentucky ostrich farmers say demand is rising among people with alpha-gal syndrome who can’t eat red meat. Local Environment Culture: Wendell Berry, a longtime advocate for soil, water and small farms, died at 92, with his work continuing to shape Kentucky’s conservation conversation. Energy Infrastructure & Permitting: A national review of renewable energy siting bills finds many proposals aimed at restricting projects, but most enacted measures are more permissive—setting up a busy 2027 for state policy.
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