AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGuatemala & Public Health Security: U.S. officials removed a cobalt-60 radioactive source from a disused medical radiation device in Guatemala, reducing “dirty bomb” risk and strengthening radiological security ties with the Guatemalan government. Renewables for Central America: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, bioenergy, e-mobility, and green industrialization, with possible support via its financing platforms. Maya Archaeology Tech: A graduate student reused an old LiDAR dataset and helped reveal a previously unknown Maya city in Mexico (about 6,500 structures), showing how laser mapping can uncover sites hidden under dense forest. Agritech & Food Safety: Costa Rican agtech ClearLeaf’s silver-based fungicide is being evaluated against strawberry disease caused by Neopestalotiopsis, aiming to improve harvest resilience with a single application. Community & Plastic Health: In Guatemala’s highlands, Ecolectivos workshops led rural Xinca communities to organize local cleanups and reduce plastic burning, linking environmental action to women and children’s health. STEM Careers & Outreach: Dr. Omair Ali was named director of global outreach at UAMS Jones Eye Institute, expanding mobile eye screening and cataract access.
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