AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean Monitoring Fight: The US is moving to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, removing 900+ deep-sea instruments that track temperatures, currents and carbon uptake across the Atlantic and near Greenland and Iceland—sparking alarm from scientists and lawmakers. Climate Gap: A new report says the world is still far short on carbon dioxide removal, with most removals coming from conventional methods and “novel” approaches lagging badly behind what net-zero plans require. Northern Lights Watch: A strong geomagnetic storm could bring aurora visibility to up to 20 northern US states, with guidance on photographing the lights. Arctic Race & Iceland Currents: Offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich begins the Vendée Arctique race toward the Arctic Circle, facing low winds, big waves, and cold currents off Iceland. Geothermal Energy: Coverage highlights geothermal’s potential as steady, low-carbon power—and points to policy gaps holding back countries like Pakistan. Iceland Spotlight: Iceland’s glaciers and climate impacts get renewed attention through the documentary “Time and Water,” centered on Andri Snær Magnason’s glacier story.
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