AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildlife Health Crisis in Maui: The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance says it’s investigating a sudden, unexplained illness that’s killed honeycreepers—especially ʻakikiki—at the Maui Bird Conservation Center, with avian influenza and malaria ruled out so far and toxicology/pathology diagnostics underway. Clean Energy Push for Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island: The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission approved Hawaiian Electric’s Integrated Grid Planning RFP, aiming to procure large amounts of variable renewables plus grid-forming and firm capacity to cut oil use and stabilize bills. Climate Extremes, Again: NOAA reports July was the hottest month ever recorded in the U.S., underscoring the heatwaves and wildfire smoke linked to the climate crisis. Pacific Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A new report spotlights the Clarion-Clipperton Zone’s polymetallic nodules and the tradeoff between battery/renewables minerals and the risk of irreversible deep-sea habitat loss. Hawaiʻi Trail Improvements: DLNR is partnering with Kupu to upgrade Big Island trails using “sustainable trail standards” to reduce erosion and long-term maintenance impacts. RIMPAC 2026 at Sea: Firestorm Labs tested 3D-printed drone manufacturing aboard USS Essex during RIMPAC, including assembling drones in rough seas.
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