AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Watch: NOAA data shows the U.S. just logged its hottest summer in 132 years, with heat domes driving record warmth and especially high nighttime lows. Utah Water & Drought: Utah’s drought is still severe or extreme despite late-August storms, and a data-center developer says it’s pursuing “GIGAWATER” tech to capture water vapor from power generation. Great Salt Lake Health: A new look at Great Salt Lake dust warns that exposed lakebed metals can become airborne and pose risks to nearby gardens and people. Wildlife Under Stress: Drought is linked to die-offs and more bear encounters, including reports of black bears killed as food supply shrinks. Energy & Policy: Utah’s nuclear future keeps moving as DOE’s “nuclear lifecycle innovation campus” effort adds West Virginia alongside Utah and other states. Local Land Use: A Utah developer withdrew a plan to haul 420,000 cubic yards of fill for a Berlin brickyard redevelopment after truck-traffic concerns. Transportation & Air Quality: Salt Lake City recycling centers faced another fire, raising questions about safety and cleanup.
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