AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS Fight in Delaware’s Data-Center Boom: An Earthjustice-led coalition is urging EPA to reject Chemours’ fast-track PFAS fluid approval for two-phase data center cooling, warning the agency can’t rely on “ordinary” risk tools for “forever chemicals” and that leakage could contaminate communities. Coastal Wildlife Update: DNREC reports a strong spring for red knots at Mispillion Harbor near Slaughter Beach, with counts rising to about 3,000 and birds staying in Delaware longer than in recent years. Inland Bays Oyster Restoration: The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is bringing back its Oyster Gardening Program, letting waterfront residents raise hatchery-raised Eastern oysters on docks to boost wild reproduction and support water quality. DNREC Summer Paddling: DNREC launched Paddle Quest, a statewide kayak/canoe/paddleboat challenge tied to Delaware State Parks’ 75th anniversary, plus new self-service kayak rentals at Delaware Seashore State Park. Local Forest Protection Debate: Sussex County is weighing regulations aimed at preserving Delaware forests as development pressure grows, including how “forest” should be defined. Flood Watch Alert: Heavy rain has triggered flood watch conditions across multiple counties, with Delaware-area residents urged to monitor local creeks and roads as storms may stall. Climate Policy Courtroom Move: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings is part of a coalition challenging an EPA rule that would roll back hydrofluorocarbon phaseout deadlines, warning it could worsen sea level rise impacts along Delaware Bay. Water Tech From Air: A Delaware-based company, AirJoule, is being acquired for atmospheric water harvesting deployments in water-stressed states, as climate-driven water shortages collide with housing demand.
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