AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPower Plant Appeal: Two Lowcountry landowners have appealed to the S.C. Supreme Court over environmental and public health concerns tied to the proposed Canadys Station natural gas plant in the ACE Basin watershed. Hurricane Preparedness: With the Atlantic season setting a record for few storms, experts still warn South Carolina should keep preparing—because “it only takes one.” Mosquito-Borne Risk: West Nile virus exposure is unusually high in South Carolina, with research citing about 1 in 10 exposed statewide and even higher rates in Richland County/Columbia. Rabies Watch: A rabid raccoon was confirmed near Johns Island; officials urge people to avoid wildlife and keep pets vaccinated. Septic Care: SCDES is marking SepticSmart Week, noting about 30% of SC households rely on septic systems and stressing proper installation and maintenance. Coastal Forest Loss: A new map estimates more than 10 million dead trees along the Atlantic coast, linked to saltwater moving inland as seas rise. Data Center Transparency: The EPA is moving to reduce public input on air-pollution permits for industrial projects, including data centers—raising concerns for communities. Wildlife Safety: A Savannah River triathlon rehearsal ended with an alligator bite, highlighting how recreation can increase human-wildlife encounters.
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