AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean Monitoring Cuts: The U.S. National Science Foundation has started dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative early, ending much of a decade-plus network that tracks warming oceans and deep currents—raising fears of a “climate blind spot” for marine heat waves, hurricanes, fisheries, and long-term change. AMOC “Cold Blob” Watch: New research points to a North Atlantic “cold blob” south of Greenland as a sign the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening toward a tipping point, with big implications for weather and climate in Europe and the Arctic. GPS Disruption From Space: Researchers say Russian satellites are causing GPS interference across Europe, with reports reaching as far as Greenland—fueling concerns about navigation reliability. Arctic Tech & Industry: Greenland Mines Ltd. is pushing a Western critical-minerals supply chain by securing first-right access to an Iceland industrial site with port access and power—aimed at rare earth processing independence. Rare Earth Power Politics: A new look at global rare earth reserves highlights China’s dominance, with Greenland listed among smaller but strategic holders. Sky Science for Greenland: A total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 will be visible from Greenland (plus Iceland, Spain, and parts of Portugal), offering a rare science and public viewing moment. European Trust in U.S.: A poll finds only about 11% of Europeans see the U.S. as an ally, citing threats involving Greenland and doubts about NATO commitments.
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