AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Center Pushback: Illinois voters joined a national backlash against data center growth: nearly 80% in Joliet Township backed restrictions, while Bloomington voters approved a nonbinding call for a temporary moratorium. Power costs, water use and local impacts drove opposition. Winter Outlook: State Climatologist Trent Ford urged residents to watch for a powerful El Niño, which could shift winter weather patterns; he said Illinois may see more muted effects than other regions. Climate Diplomacy: Illinois Rep. Sean Casten says a 19-member congressional delegation will attend COP31 in Türkiye, aiming to engage on climate and energy despite the federal government’s absence from negotiations. Farm Innovation: An east-central Illinois farmer says perennial miscanthus has become his most profitable crop, while requiring little upkeep and helping improve soil health. Cleaner Transport: The Illinois EPA has launched a clean-trucks program, adding a state effort to curb emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
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