AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgriculture & Biosecurity: USDA confirmed 12 new world screwworm cases in the U.S. as of June 15—mostly cattle in Texas, plus a dog in southeastern New Mexico—while stressing surveillance and mitigation as the risk to California stays low. Aviation & Workforce: FAA staffing shortages are still a threat after last weekend’s delays at Harry Reid International Airport; the agency is racing to hire and train nearly 7,000 controllers nationwide, with training that can take up to two years. AI & Infrastructure: Microsoft says it cut data-center water use intensity by nearly 90% since the early 2000s (to 0.27 liters per kWh), even as AI demand keeps pushing total water needs upward. Energy & Storage: Lithium producers are betting on battery storage growth as EV demand cools, with lithium demand for storage estimated to rise about 40% per year. Public Safety Tech: Orlando police launched a drone-as-first-responder program using rapid GPS dispatch and live video to help triage 911 calls. Nevada STEM & Community: UNR tick researchers received a $1M gift to expand tick-rearing capacity, and South Hills students won top prizes at FBLA Nationals in Las Vegas.
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