AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: Flood watches are expanding across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Midwest as a super El Niño pattern loads the atmosphere with moisture, with climate change blamed for making extremes more intense—South Carolina is also seeing storm chances and heat building into fall. Local Wildlife & Food: South Carolina hunters get an extra antlerless deer tag for the 2026-27 season to boost doe harvests, support balanced deer populations, and reduce crop damage and deer/vehicle collisions. Diesel Shock: Record-high diesel prices in South Carolina are raising costs for truckers and could ripple into higher prices for groceries and other goods, with supply concerns tied to global oil chokepoints. Energy & Land-Use: Darlington County rejected a nine-month solar/wind moratorium but voted to tighten rules for future projects after a packed public hearing. Tech With a Climate Angle: Joby Aviation says a converted Cessna Caravan completed the first-ever autonomous cross-country flight, with remote supervision involving Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. Water & Health: A new drought update shows worsening conditions in parts of the Southeast, while separate reporting highlights ongoing concerns about water and coastal health risks.
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