AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Kershaw County moved a $900M natural gas plant (“Project Ballast”) forward with a second reading of development incentives, but Bethune-area neighbors say they weren’t properly notified and want clearer answers on impacts and site details. EV Policy: Polestar says it’s effectively being forced out of the U.S. after the Commerce Department denied authorization for 2027 and later models under the Connected Vehicle Rule tied to China-linked technology; Polestar says it will keep selling existing stock and shift manufacturing to Europe. Public Health & Grants: Minnesota is drawing backlash for urging applicants for nearly $200M in rural health grants to “intentionally” address diversity and inequities—critics warn the Trump administration could cut future funding. Environment & Health: Green burials are gaining popularity as an alternative to chemical embalming and vaults, with families increasingly seeking more natural end-of-life options. Space/Defense Tech: A deep dive explains how the C-17’s externally blown flap system boosts low-speed lift for heavy payload landings—at the cost of distinctive landing noise. Science & Research: Duke/NOAA-linked data analysis ranks Chincoteague among the top U.S. spots for dolphin sightings, using peer-reviewed sighting records. Biotech/Business: Reuters reports Haleon has bid for South Carolina-based Thorne supplements, as the deal hunt heats up in the $70B U.S. supplements market.
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