AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire & Climate: New data shows Europe’s wildfires are burning far above average, with Oregon fires nearing record totals and a fire weather watch issued for the Pacific Northwest. Conservation Policy: The federal government narrowed the Endangered Species Act definition of “harm,” weakening habitat protections that could affect hunting, development, and recovery plans. Oregon Tech & Power: Hillsboro approved a 120-day moratorium on new data centers and battery storage after lawsuits and resident pushback over land use and energy impacts. Public Safety Tech: Rural Oregonians are enrolling in emergency alerts at much higher rates than urban residents, suggesting alerts can close an information gap when communities are more dispersed. Health Tech: VA is launching a trial of semaglutide (a GLP-1) for alcohol use disorder, while another story highlights how insurance denials can block GLP-1 access for hormone-related conditions. Local Tech Culture: Portland’s PFCAT returns with a bigger lineup at OMSI, celebrating animation and film tech. Science & Risk: A new study estimates 6.5 million Americans live in landslide hazard zones, using building-level exposure mapping.
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