AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoWaste Costs: New Yorkers are paying more to dispose of trash as landfills fill, shipping costs rise and recycling remains expensive. In Niskayuna, one family pays $40 a month for garbage and recycling—and another $80 to remove a mattress. Data Center Debate: New York is among the states where leaders have pledged to extend pauses on data center construction, as voters raise concerns about energy use and local impacts. Nationwide, about 40% of planned data center capacity is in states whose incoming governors promised a pause or halt. Flood Planning: Putnam County communities are mapping the Backbrook watershed to prepare solutions for flooding on steep slopes, with a climate adaptability report expected early next year. Wildlife Health: Chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in wild deer in Livingston County, prompting attention to risks for the region’s deer population. Ocean Conservation: Caribbean nations are coordinating ahead of a landmark high-seas biodiversity summit at U.N. headquarters in New York, set for Jan. 11–22, 2027.
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