AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoArctic & Climate: NOAA says the U.S. just set a new record for hottest month ever in July, with Alaska notably cooler than the Lower 48—another reminder that warming is uneven but still serious. Public Health: CDC data show the deadly drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has topped 3,400 cases across 27 states, with hospitals still facing major risk for vulnerable patients. Local Tech & Resilience: Ketchikan’s KPU internet outage was traced to fiber problems tied to copper theft and vandalism in Canada, showing how Alaska connectivity can hinge on infrastructure far away. Eclipse Watch: Alaska is among the best places for the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse, with guidance circulating on safe viewing and what to expect as the moon “nibbles” the sun. Maritime STEM & Funding: Seward shipyards received over $2.3M in federal grants to upgrade fabrication and rail systems ahead of an Arctic Security Cutter. Fisheries & Food Systems: NOAA highlights sablefish demand rising in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, while Alaska’s aquaculture push continues to identify new opportunity areas in nearshore waters.
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