AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData-center air quality fight in New Mexico: Environmental advocates warned lawmakers that power plants built for Project Jupiter (Oracle/OpenAI) could erase more than 20 years of air-quality gains, with testimony saying the project could emit more CO2 than all existing NM electric-sector plants combined, as the state prepares a public hearing on the pending air permit. Storm season readiness: PNM urged Albuquerque-area residents to review outage plans, build storm kits, and treat downed lines as live—while forecasts call for scattered showers and thunderstorms that could bring gusty winds and small hail. Harmful algae watch: The New Mexico Environment Department launched an interactive Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Map, flagging specific lakes under “Watch” or “Warning” levels and urging people to avoid swimming and keep pets away. Brownfields cleanup funding: Bernalillo County won a $1.5 million EPA grant to assess contaminated sites and plan cleanup and redevelopment across key corridors and neighborhoods. Wildfire safety pressure: A national report highlights how wildfire agencies are pre-positioning crews and aircraft amid drought and extreme heat, after a Colorado firefighting helicopter crash killed a pilot. Heat protections for workers: A new look at state rules shows only a handful of states have enforceable occupational heat standards as heat deaths rise.
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