AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEthanol Fuel Debate: Brazil’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari said E20 fuel (20% ethanol) may cause only a marginal mileage drop due to ethanol’s lower energy content, but he rejected claims of engine damage and pointed to testing by ARAI and automakers. Amazon Health Watch: A study linked malaria’s rebound in Altamira, Pará, to how deforestation and dam-driven landscape changes create mosquito breeding conditions near remaining forest, after a Belo Monte-era campaign nearly eliminated cases. Biodiversity & Biosecurity: ECOsubsea and Norwegian research partners tested using environmental DNA from ship hull wash water to detect invasive marine species early, aiming to help ports and operators act before alien species spread. Climate Signal: Reporting on a strengthening El Niño highlights how ocean heat release can reshape global weather odds, with warmer oceans amplifying extreme heat and storms. Port & Shipping Ops: A coalition sought clarity on dredge-spoil placement plans, backing an approach that bars barging spoils offshore. Tech for Farms: LoRaWAN is being promoted as a smart-agriculture connectivity backbone for remote fields, using long-range, low-power sensors.
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