AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoadless Rule Fight: A pending Trump proposal to roll back the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule is drawing backlash from Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest advocates, who warn it could open thousands of acres to logging and drilling. Climate Policy Shakeup: The EPA’s repeal of an Obama/Biden greenhouse-gas rule for power plants is being hailed by climate skeptics as a “victory,” while critics warn it could worsen emissions. Endangered Species Act Lawsuits: Colorado has joined lawsuits challenging federal Endangered Species Act changes that narrow “harm” protections and alter critical habitat rules. Water Quality in Chicago: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District says the Chicago River is clean enough to swim in for an upcoming ALS fundraiser, pointing to treatment capacity and rising fish diversity. PFAS Watch: Illinois EPA reports elevated “forever chemicals” in Peoria County water systems. Renewables, Local Control: Rural Illinois communities are weighing how to benefit from renewables while navigating limits on local authority and court challenges. Data Centers & Power: Reporting highlights how data centers are spreading across the U.S., raising concerns about grid strain, water use, and carbon impacts. Illinois Climate Planning: Illinois EPA released the state’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. Mosquito Control: Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles plan mosquito spraying to reduce West Nile virus risk.
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