AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoColorado River Water Stress: Shrinking rivers and record-low reservoirs are forcing hard choices across the U.S. and Europe, with the Colorado River’s legal and political fights still unresolved and electricity costs hanging in the balance for places like Phoenix and Tucson. Arizona Water & Data Centers: A new study estimates data centers in Arizona and other states rely on huge freshwater withdrawals for power generation, adding pressure in already-stressed regions. Critical Minerals R&D: The U.S. Department of Energy proposed $10M for early-stage research to recover and refine materials like heavy rare earths and copper, including work at the University of Arizona. Salt River Wild Horses: Arizona’s governor secured a two-year reprieve from removals while a genetic viability study is completed to guide future decisions. Arizona Healthy Schools Act: Arizona’s 2026-2027 school year changes kick in, banning 11 additives in school meals and restricting non-compliant foods campuswide. Pima County Planning: Supervisors delayed a vote on the county’s 2026-2029 economic development strategy to allow more time to review priorities including climate resilience and housing.
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