AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater Security: The Philippines plans to expand solar-powered systems that turn moisture in the air into drinking water for communities facing El Niño-driven shortages. Clean Energy: Malaysia has reached 32% renewable power capacity and aims for 35% by 2030; energy experts say efficiency and reducing waste should come before new green-tech investments. AI Safety: New York launched a research center bringing together more than 80 researchers to test advanced AI systems, alongside a portal for companies to meet state safety and reporting rules. Critical Minerals: As demand for metals rises, refining expertise is emerging as a strategic bottleneck: China accounts for about half of global copper-smelting output. Infection Control: Flinders University researchers found that tiny, controlled cracks can boost an antibacterial coating; a brief charge from a 9-volt battery killed more than 80% of tested bacteria within three hours. Plastic Recycling: An EU-backed team developed methods to sort contaminated marine plastic and convert it into materials such as chemicals, fuels and road asphalt.
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