AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPFAS & Pesticide Risk Watch: A UW–Madison review links the fungicide fludioxonil (and UV breakdown products) to oxidative stress in humans and wildlife, raising new questions about food residues and environmental exposure. Battery Industry: Milwaukee-based COnovate named battery veteran Craig Rigby CEO to accelerate commercialization and U.S. production of its eCOphite™ anode material. Ocean Science Under Fire: Wisconsin lawmakers joined a broader push urging the NSF to reverse plans to dismantle the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative, warning the move lacks scientific review. AI Power-Plant Backlash: A Reuters report highlights how fast-tracked, off-grid power projects for data centers can bypass typical permitting—fueling concerns about transparency, air quality, and local impacts. Public Safety Tech: Madison police chief John Patterson is renewing a push for body-worn cameras as the city starts shaping its 2027 budget. STEM Workforce Pipeline: UW–Stout Polytechnic hosted a construction camp for middle schoolers, pairing site tours with prototyping in wood labs and CNC training. Local Records Go Digital: Barron County approved digitizing historical documents for long-term preservation and public research at UW–Stout.
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