AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Health in Louisiana: An oncology nurse in “Cancer Alley” warns that gas-fired plants powering proposed AI data centers could worsen pollution exposure for patients and neighbors. Data Centers & Regulation: Former EPA officials say the Trump EPA weakened pollution safeguards and oversight since Jan. 2025, raising health risks as about 3,000 data centers exist and 1,500 more are planned. Grid Upgrades for Data Centers: The DOE announced $1.9B for 31 transmission projects under SPARK to speed connections for data centers and other large loads, aiming to unlock 23GW. Local Privacy Fight: Livingston Parish restricted where Flock automated license plate readers can be placed on parish roads, limiting future installs on public right-of-way. Space & Louisiana Industry: SpaceX’s Starbase Louisiana plans drew new details from company reps to Vermilion Parish residents, including estimates about vibration felt by nearby homes. Energy & Carbon Capture: ExxonMobil began storing CO2 captured from a Louisiana Nucor facility, adding to its CCS footprint. Earth Science: LSU geologist Brandon Shuck led research showing the Cascadia subduction zone is tearing apart piece by piece over millions of years. Courts & Firearms IP: A Shreveport-area distributor faces a patent-infringement suit over forced reset trigger mechanisms.
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