AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData & Water Use: Google reported Nebraska data centers used about 732 million gallons of water in 2025, reigniting local worries about drought-prone supplies and what happens if more AI facilities move in. Climate & Drought: Washington’s drought emergency is expected to linger into fall, with experts warning that the warmest years on record are compounding water stress across the Missouri River Basin. Missouri Flooding Response: After deadly flash flooding in Missouri, search and rescue efforts continued for missing people and evacuations hit summer-camp families, with more heavy rain threats shifting south and east. Wildlife & Disease: Mizzou researchers are tracking how American dog ticks spread bovine anaplasmosis, a threat to Missouri’s $4 billion cattle industry. Aquatic Conservation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expanded critical habitat protections for endangered freshwater mussels across 17 states, including Missouri. Agriculture Pollution: A decade-long USGS study finds pesticide pollution in Midwest and Great Plains rivers is getting worse, with multiple chemicals detected at levels that may harm aquatic life. AI Power Pushback: Renewable energy allies are pressing for cleaner power for fast-growing AI data centers as demand drives new natural gas plants and delays clean energy buildout.
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