AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHawaiʻi Tech & Research: A new UH study is set to examine health risks tied to plantation-era contamination, with a $3.6M grant aimed at understanding what residents may face and how to reduce harm. Disaster Resilience: DBEDT detailed how Tropical Cyclone Lala triggered emergency steps across housing, energy, tech, tourism, and dam operations—plus a shift toward assessing economic impacts as recovery continues. Climate & Energy: Scientists say the U.S. is underusing hydropower, with updated research pointing to non-powered dams as a major untapped electricity source. Public Health: The CDC warned rabies is rising this summer and reminded clinicians on when to use postexposure treatments; separately, dengue concerns are growing with localized cases reported in the U.S. Tech in Motion: Joby Aviation kicked off a coast-to-coast tour for its autonomous J208 aircraft, showing how autonomous systems could support freight, medical transport, and disaster response. Local Environment: A long-running koa reforestation effort at Hakalau is credited with helping endangered birds move into restored habitat.
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