AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers in Kentucky: Gov. Andy Beshear is defending a new executive order that requires data center developers to prove they won’t raise household electricity costs and won’t harm wetlands and other natural resources, with the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet able to deny permits if air or water impacts are negative. Local Planning Pressure: The order also bars the Public Service Commission from increasing rates tied to data center development and pushes developers to share project details and locations with communities. Public Input on Roads: KYTC is seeking public comment on Highway 146 improvements between Crestwood and Buckner, with the study weighing congestion and safety alongside environmental and economic impacts. Wildlife & Habitat: A new piece highlights how wildlife is returning to the East, tracing how ecosystems and species recover after past losses. Health & Environment Link: A nationwide Medicare study finds people living within 500 feet of a dry cleaner had higher odds of Parkinson’s disease, raising questions about chemical exposure and community risk.
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