AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPeatland Restoration: In eastern North Carolina, scientists and investors are racing to restore a 23-square-mile peatland before drought and wildfires turn it into a major carbon source, with plans to keep it protected “for perpetuity.” AI & Privacy Backlash: At App State and in Boone, students and residents are pushing back on Flock automated license plate readers, arguing surveillance risks outweigh public-safety benefits. Health Tech in NC: Seismic Pharmaceuticals (Durham) has started a global Phase 3 trial of Istaroxime for cardiogenic shock, aiming for the first drug approval for the condition. Mental Health Access: North Carolina is expanding 988 awareness by installing new signs across state parking lots and offering free designs to organizations. Cybersecurity Basics: A North Carolina-focused explainer highlights how cyber insurance coverage varies widely and why businesses should verify what their policies actually cover. Wildfire Allergy Impact: Researchers are documenting how wildfire smoke can worsen allergies and lung function well after the smoky week. Local Governance & Small Business: NC’s Department of Administration is seeking feedback to reshape its Small Business Enterprise Program after the Office for Historically Underutilized Business was eliminated.
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