AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Power Infrastructure: A Reuters review says dozens of “off-grid” natural gas power plants are being fast-tracked to feed data centers, sometimes with limited public scrutiny—raising transparency and public health concerns as AI demand surges. Energy Policy in WV: Gov. Morrisey signed HB 5381 to push a “50 by 50” plan to triple West Virginia’s electric output to 50 gigawatts by 2050, plus a cyber-protection and grid-focused framework. Critical Minerals: Morrisey also signed SB 648 creating a statewide regulatory framework for strategic and critical minerals, pointing to WVU Water Research Institute tech tied to acid mine drainage. Healthcare Research: Ohio University researchers won a nearly $4M NIH grant to expand opioid use disorder medication support in primary care across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia. Food Safety: A new report finds synthetic dyes in nearly 20% of U.S. packaged foods, with West Virginia among states that have moved to restrict them. STEM in Schools: WVU-linked partners and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation are rolling out hockey-themed STEM lessons for grades 2–3 in under-resourced Appalachia classrooms. Space Science: Europa’s ice shell got its best radar portrait yet from a 13-year dataset, helping set up NASA’s Europa Clipper habitability work.
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