AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMissouri Solar: Construction has begun on the $1.5 billion Swan Energy Center, a 650-megawatt solar project on a former strip mine in Bates County. Developers say native grasses and flowering plants will support pollinators and improve soil health. Wildlife Health: Two ducks at a Ballwin apartment complex tested positive for bird flu. St. Louis County health officials urge residents to avoid the flock, keep pets away and report sick or dead birds. Climate: September was the planet’s second-hottest on record and the hottest September ever recorded in the U.S., adding to concerns about continued warming. Conservation Vote: Missouri voters will decide in November whether to dedicate state tax revenue to nature conservation. Data Center Debate: Residents in Arkansas and Missouri are joining opposition to a proposed data center in Oregon County.
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