AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClean Energy Accountability: The Sierra Club’s “Dirty Truth” grades say Missouri utilities are falling short on climate promises, criticizing plans that extend coal and add new gas; customers can check their ZIP for utility scores. Heat and Public Safety: A new report highlights how extreme heat is increasingly dangerous for inmates, especially in older facilities without reliable cooling. First Freeze Watch: Mid-Missouri gardeners and farmers are getting a heads-up that the first damaging frost is likely to land between Oct. 16 and Oct. 31, with colder pockets in valleys and the Ozarks. Cover Crops for Water and Soil: A national survey finds continued growth in cover crop adoption, with farmers citing less erosion and improved soil health. Wildlife Fieldwork: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is running paddlefish surveys for anglers as the 2026 season wraps up. Data Centers vs. Rural Land: An op-ed argues data-center expansion is driving up energy costs and threatening clean air, water, and farmland. Community Gardening: Missouri Extension Master Gardener training is expanding in Jackson County, adding new volunteers to share research-based horticulture help.
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