AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPFAS Pressure Near Industry: A new report flags PFAS “forever chemicals” in groundwater and soil tied to AI data-center expansion and herbicide manufacturing, with Louisiana named in the broader PFAS trail. EPA Chemical Risk Action: EPA released a final TSCA risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane, finding unreasonable human-health risk for workplace exposure and setting up risk-management steps. Disaster Relief Uncertainty: Louisiana’s hurricane season reminder comes with a warning that federal disaster aid could be harder to get if relief budgets keep shrinking. Local Water & Wildlife Updates: LDWF set the inland shrimp season opening for May 13, while Tensas Parish water systems earned strong 2025 grades. Community Needs: New Orleans animal shelters are bracing for the summer volunteer drop—more pets, fewer helpers. Jobs & Emissions Claims: Shintech’s $3.4B PVC expansion near Plaquemine promises 800+ jobs and “lower-emissions” tech.
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