AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Heat: At least 14 people died from heat-related causes in Cook County this summer, and medical professionals warn the toll is likely undercounted as hotter summers strain public health. Great Lakes Pollution: A study counted more than 6,400 oil spills in the Great Lakes and connecting waters from 2015 to 2024. Lake Michigan had the most, while the long-term effects of many small spills remain unclear. Data Center Costs: Illinois households could face $2 billion in added grid costs from data center growth, consumer advocates warn. DeKalb residents are also organizing for greater scrutiny, as local opposition slows projects nationwide. Wildlife and Habitat: Bat surveys are drawing attention to declining Illinois populations, while a report on the state’s prairie remnants notes that less than 0.01% of historic prairie remains, much of it tucked behind cemetery fences.**
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