AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Accountability: Chemours reached a multi-state settlement over “forever chemicals,” agreeing to pay a $22.5M penalty and spend at least $450M over 15 years on pollution controls in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Grid Tech & Costs: Advocates say advanced transmission tech could cut electricity losses (about 5% nationwide) and lower bills, pushing states to require utilities to assess upgrades before approving new lines. Moisture-Powered Batteries: Rice and NC State researchers built a nontoxic, stretchable battery that generates power from ambient moisture—aimed at flexible IoT devices. Heat & Storm Pressure: Extreme heat and storm risk are spiking across the Carolinas and nearby regions, with officials warning about heat illness and heavy rain hazards. Electric School Buses to the Grid: Vehicle-to-grid projects using school bus batteries are emerging as a new source of grid support during peak summer demand. Local History Meets Science: New carbon-dating work is reigniting the Lost Colony debate, with findings pointing to late-1500s activity tied to the mystery’s timeline.
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