AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoHimalayan Disaster Watch: Nepal-Tibet floods and landslides have killed 500+ and left about 2,000 missing, with rescuers restarting after fears of a new barrier lake; scientists say the trigger was a glacier collapse and warn El Niño could worsen glacier melt and slope instability. Weather & Water Safety: In the Philippines, habagat-driven heavy rain is flooding parts of Metro Manila and triggering red rainfall warnings across Luzon, leading to canceled ferry trips and travel disruptions. Science Funding: The Philippines’ DOST is proposing a ₱30.9B 2027 budget, with major support for R&D and STEM, aiming to turn research into disaster preparedness, healthcare, and industry solutions. Tech & Energy: Pasqal’s quantum-computing debut on Nasdaq jumped ~40% after its merger; meanwhile, a battery-AI startup SimLionics is pushing smarter state-of-charge and health estimates for EVs. Climate & Ecology: California’s Wildlife Conservation Board approved $44M for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection, while drought-warmed chalk streams in the UK are stressing rare fish habitats. Space & Sky: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope launch is set to reshape astronomy, and this week’s Aurigid meteor shower peaks around Aug. 31–Sept. 1.
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