AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHyperscale Data Center Backlash: Box Elder County’s Stratos project is back in the spotlight after reports say it was approved with little public input, with critics warning it could gulp massive power and water while worsening heat and air impacts—fueling the “People Over Profits” fight that’s spreading nationwide. Local Tech & Public Safety: Salt Lake City Police plan to expand its drone “first responder” program, adding more docking stations and using drones to reach calls faster without proactive patrol. Water Pressure in the Real World: Utah’s drought messaging continues as districts push tougher lawn-watering limits, while a separate case in Texas shows how smart-meter billing changes can trigger public outrage. Health Watch: A measles outbreak that started in Texas has crossed into Mexico, where deaths and thousands of cases are reported. Energy Innovation: Geothermal startup Fervo Energy just went public, betting advanced drilling can make clean power more mainstream. Utah STEM: Physics Day at Lagoon brings thousands of students to measure real-world forces and learn science through rides.
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