AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInola Aluminum Smelter Fight: Oklahoma Primary Aluminum’s updated plan would cut fluoride emissions intensity, but an Inola rancher argues the project could still mean more total fluoride at scale and wants harder testing before construction moves forward. Federal Support for Inola: The U.S. Justice Department filed a statement of interest backing the Inola primary aluminum smelter project, pushing back on Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond’s lawsuit aimed at stopping construction before permit review. Heat and Storm Risk: A heat dome is returning to the Southern and Central Plains, with Oklahoma in the mix for extreme heat and heat advisories, while Labor Day weekend storms bring flash-flood threats across parts of the Midwest. Water Pressure From AI: A report highlights how AI data center growth is colliding with local water and permitting problems, including a major leak case in El Reno, Oklahoma. Fort Sill Geothermal Upgrade: Fort Sill is installing geothermal heat pumps in more than 1,700 homes, part of a $63M modernization expected to cut energy use by about 57%. Wildlife Response Tragedy: A federal wildlife officer died while helping Oklahoma residents evacuate during the Railroad South Fire in Comanche County. Oklahoma Wildlife Calls: Oklahoma’s wildlife department is going viral for funny “bizarre call” clips, showing how residents sometimes reach out for wildlife help in unexpected ways. Food Safety Recall: Frozen berries sold at Walmart were recalled in 16 states over possible E. coli contamination.
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