AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Water Use: Google says it will replenish more water than its U.S. AI data centers consume by 2030, expanding air-cooling, reclaimed water, utility upgrades, and public reporting as backlash grows. Science & Research Freedom: University of Minnesota diabetes expert Aaron Kelly was among scientists escorted out of an American Diabetes Association conference after distributing journal reprints criticizing Trump-era research attacks. PFAS Regulation: A state-by-state crackdown on “forever chemicals” is accelerating, with Minnesota among states moving toward disclosure and restrictions that could reshape consumer products nationwide. Minnesota STEM in the Field: Illinois researchers used satellite imagery plus machine learning to map Midwest tillage practices from 2000–2022, aiming to better track soil health and erosion impacts. Local Tech & Health: A new Minnesota mobile ECMO program is highlighted as helping save cardiac arrest patients. Education Metrics: Multiple Minnesota schools reported strong MCA math participation rates for 2024–25, alongside statewide declines in math and reading proficiency since 2019.
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