AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Accountability: The EPA, DOJ and West Virginia DEP announced a $450 million settlement with Chemours over alleged PFAS releases into major rivers, a case tied to South Carolina PFAS litigation. Solar Zoning Fight: A South Carolina court upheld a zoning decision against Silfab Solar in Fort Mill, saying solar panel manufacturing doesn’t fit Light Industrial rules, though the facility’s future is still tied up in other proceedings. Data Centers vs Wildlife: New analysis flags states where fast data center growth overlaps with high endangered species counts, adding fuel to the push for moratoriums and tougher standards. Local Weather: South Carolina is shifting from intense heat to a multi-day rainy pattern driven by a slow cold front, with isolated flash flooding and severe storms possible. Clean Energy Jobs: Fortified Solar announced a $22.75 million Greenville County expansion, adding 151 jobs and boosting production of building-integrated solar roofing. Coastal Culture & Community: A new book highlights Gullah Geechee diasporas and influence beyond the Sea Islands, reframing the region’s cultural legacy as part of a wider U.S. story.
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