AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBiotech Finance (Iceland): Alvotech secured an extra $75m term loan facility, adding to a recent $165m equity raise to reach $240m in new capital for its biosimilar R&D and product launches. Geothermal & Energy Policy: A guest editorial argues next-generation geothermal systems and high-temperature drilling are essential for scaling clean power, pointing to growing global drilling demand. Climate & Glaciers (Iceland): Iceland’s outlet glaciers are retreating faster again, with 2024–2025 measurements showing ice loss has returned to rates seen over a decade ago. Ocean Science & Weather: Studies on the Atlantic “cold blob” link North Atlantic cooling south of Iceland/Greenland to possible shifts in major ocean currents, with implications for European heat and winter patterns. Aviation Tech (Europe): SESAR JU added new members including Iceland’s Avinor, pushing next-generation air traffic management and interoperability. Space & Astronomy: July’s skywatching guide highlights Venus, Mars, the Milky Way viewing window, and meteor season. Arctic Research: A Greenland-based solo sailor set off to attempt the first-ever non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean, using the shrinking ice as the route enabler.
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