AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAmazon–Generac Deal: Generac will supply backup generators for Amazon data centers in a deal worth up to $8B, with early deliveries starting at $2.4B—another sign of how fast data-center growth is reshaping energy and emissions debates. Plastics & Local Risk: Athens County’s Port Authority approved a lease for a Canadian plastics firm to make extruded plastic pellets in Ohio, drawing resident concerns about health and environmental impacts. PFAS Accountability: North Carolina announced a $590M agreement with DuPont/Chemours over PFAS contamination, continuing the push for corporate cleanup costs to match real-world harm. Climate Justice Under Pressure: The Philippines was named Asia’s deadliest country for environmental defenders for the 13th straight year, with killings tied to militarization and extractive projects. EU Rules, Sweden Moves: Sweden is considering how to implement the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, estimating compliance costs for companies. Data Centers, Water & Power: Karnataka approved a sustainable data centre policy aiming for 1 GW IT load by 2031, with requirements around renewables, cooling, water management, and carbon mitigation. Flood Debris Cleanup: In North Carolina’s French Broad River region, IPEX and MountainTrue are working to remove flood-borne plastics and map remaining debris.
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