AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoRare Earth Recycling in the Upstate’s Orbit: Cyclic Materials opened the U.S.’s largest rare earth recycling facility in Mesa, Arizona, aiming to process 25,000 tons a year and ship magnet material commercially soon—while a South Carolina campus is in development. Estuary Health Costs: New RPI research links warming waters, algae growth, and low-oxygen trends in U.S. estuaries to major economic impacts, with South Carolina tied in through the National Estuarine Research Reserve network. Lake Murray Water Drawdown: Dominion Energy will lower Lake Murray to about 350 feet starting this fall, to curb aquatic vegetation and protect water quality—boaters are urged to use extra caution. Data Center Scrutiny in SC: Jasper County is considering a one-year moratorium on new data centers and similar facilities to study environmental and infrastructure impacts, while Spartanburg County held another public safety hearing pressing for credible concerns. Coastal Cleanup & Nature Education: South Carolina’s Sept. 19 Beach/River Sweep is calling for volunteers statewide, and Isle of Palms is rolling out new nature signs to teach residents and visitors about salt marsh life. Heat and Health: A separate heat-related investigation in Iowa highlights how extreme conditions can exceed outdoor safety guidelines—an urgent reminder as summer weather lingers.
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