AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArctic Deep-Sea Mining Watch: A month-long Greenpeace mission using remotely operated vehicles documented rare deep-sea life off Norway, including Dumbo octopuses and sponge specimens, as Norway’s deep-sea mining plans face renewed scrutiny. Health & Hearing: A 12-year study in Frontiers in Nutrition links vitamin D deficiency in adults with hearing loss to a 57% higher risk of depression, adding to the case for targeted screening and support. Space/Defense Tech: Ukraine and nine European partners (including Norway) launched the FREYJA anti-ballistic missile push, aiming for an affordable mass-produced system within 12 months, alongside a broader integrated missile-defense coalition. Clean Energy Communities: Portugal’s Gulbenkian Foundation is funding 10 new renewable energy communities with up to €30,000 each, backed by training to help grassroots projects scale. Digital Skills in Europe: The EU’s Digital Decade plan targets getting 80% of people digitally literate by 2030, with new work focused on feasibility and country gaps.
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