AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPFAS & water stress from data centers: A new report highlights how AI data centers are driving major water demand—and pushing operators toward “water-saving” cooling methods as PFAS producers expand capacity for immersion cooling. Public accountability in insurance: A coalition unveiled a Public Adjusting Code of Professional Conduct, aiming to standardize ethics and create an oversight board for public adjusters. Kentucky wildlife & land ethics: A Kentucky backyard turtle was found painted bright blue, raising concerns about harmful chemicals and camouflage for Eastern box turtles. Rural community support: The Berry Center kept its All Fall Festival focus on rural culture and farmland stewardship after Wendell Berry’s death. Local waste transparency: Rumpke opened its Estill County landfill to residents, addressing odor and trash complaints while inviting public tours. Kentucky conservation & habitat: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife continues elk viewing tours at Chief Logan State Park, and the state is expanding CWD sampling areas. Education & environment-adjacent policy: A Kentucky teacher was placed on leave after distributing a word search with a racial slur, underscoring ongoing school safety and accountability debates.
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