AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEl Niño Watch: NOAA puts the chance of a historic El Niño at about 60%; the pattern could shape Chicago’s winter and persist into spring. Water Stress: Rend Lake is nearing record-low levels as dry conditions continue, raising concern for southern Illinois water supplies. Data Center Power: Decatur residents and environmental advocates want Google to drop a deal for gas-fired power at Broadwing, spotlighting the energy demands of data centers. Landfill Expansion: Rumpke has opened a new landfill in Effingham County. Great Lakes Pollution: A study finds plastic reaching the Great Lakes can travel from as far as 120 miles away. Farm Runoff: Illinois researchers have launched a $1.4 million study of nitrogen inhibitors and their effect on nitrate loss. Wildlife Crossings: Illinois closes a road twice a year so thousands of migrating snakes can cross safely.
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