AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Meets Local Resistance: A coalition of Pacific and Caribbean groups is urging Gov. David Apatang to use a federal rule to halt the Northern Marianas deep-sea mining lease sale, arguing “consultation” isn’t consent and asking for suspension or cancellation before Interior moves ahead. Invasive Species Fight (Guam + Beyond): Joint Region Marianas and the University of Guam launched “Båsta BTS” to help military families learn, spot, and protect native species by stopping the spread of the brown treesnake to neighboring islands. Recycling & Public Land Accountability: Guam’s Chamorro Land Trust Commission says Global Recycling has occupied and operated on CLTC property for nearly two decades without proper authorization, calling for review and compliance. Ocean Energy for Island Resilience: Researchers held a townhall on ocean thermal energy and other ocean power options, pitching “lowest footprint, lowest effects, maximum power” as a way to reduce diesel dependence and support cooling needs. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dujuan is pulling north of the Marianas, with scattered showers possible and elevated seas plus rip-current risk, while forecasters warn September calm may not last into October and November.
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