AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: A new Lancet Regional Health–Americas analysis finds alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. doubled from 1990 to 2023, with the biggest burden in men and adults 55+, and liver, esophageal, and colorectal cancers leading the toll. Wildlife & Conservation Staffing: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shed about 3,600 jobs in Trump’s second term, with steep cuts across the West, raising concerns for species protection and enforcement. New Mexico Environment & Water: Protests in arid regions, including New Mexico, are targeting AI data center expansion over water scarcity and the local impacts of power and cooling demand. Space & Policy: A U.S. push to expand spaceports aims to support 1,000+ launches and reentries annually by 2030, reflecting surging commercial satellite and defense needs. Local Tech/Research: UNM hosted an “AI Futures” exercise with students imagining how AI could reshape society and even the Rio Grande’s future. Community & Industry: New Mexico’s chile sector discusses acreage declines and efforts to preserve and promote certified New Mexico chile.
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