AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Data Centers Backlash: Opposition to AI data centers is spreading from neighborhoods to state legislatures, with bans and moratoriums gaining traction as communities weigh electricity, water, land use, and costs. Maine PFAS Research: MaineHealth won a five-year, $1.1M NIH grant to study how “forever chemicals” exposure in children may affect obesity, diabetes risk, and cardiovascular health later in life. Coastal Science on Shore Protection: North Carolina’s coastal scientists are urging a cautious approach to expanding seawalls and other hardened shoreline structures, warning of tradeoffs and uneven impacts. Cybersecurity: KerberRose Wealth Management disclosed a data breach affecting about 27,000 clients, including customers in Maine, raising questions about notice rules across states. Local STEM & Education: Herring Gut Coastal Science Center added two new advisory council members, strengthening its Maine waters and stewardship education push. Community Health & Sports: Portland Sea Dogs hosted a fundraiser for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, while Maine Maritime hired a new sports medicine athletic trainer.
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