AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData centers in Kentucky: Louisville residents packed a final hearing on proposed Metro Land Development Code rules that could restrict or ban large data centers, with limits like a 500,000 sq. ft. cap and calls for transparent, science-based review. Gov. Beshear’s safeguards: In parallel, McCracken County weighed DOE Paducah site plans and how Beshear’s executive order on “harmful impacts” and ratepayer protections could apply. Fuel spill cleanup: Elizabethtown’s Wawa opening was pushed back after about 1,500 gallons of fuel spilled into a storm drain during construction; officials say it was contained on site and cleanup is underway. Heat and climate: NOAA reported July 2026 as the hottest month on record for the contiguous U.S., adding pressure as Kentucky and the region face dangerous heat advisories. Local conservation funding: Kentucky conservation districts can apply for up to $336,000 in environmental grants, with support for projects like tree seedlings, septic help, and cleanup. Wildlife and habitat: A Kentucky conservation story highlighted how communities are responding to uncertainty in wildlife recovery efforts.
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