AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClean Energy: Seattle startup Endurance Energy’s first subsea geothermal well produced about 2 kilowatts of net power for just 8.7 seconds. The test fell far short of its year-long target, but showed a well could be drilled and completed on the seafloor; the company has raised $54 million to keep working. Workplace AI: A Washington State University study found workers who fear AI could threaten their industry are more likely to report harmful workplace behavior. Researchers say employers can reduce the risks by being transparent and involving staff in decisions about new systems. Agricultural Research: WSU and the USDA opened a 100,000-square-foot Pullman facility where researchers will work on challenges in crops, soil and sustainable farming. Air Quality: Washington Ecology plans to send mobile monitors through Spokane, Spokane Valley and other overburdened communities starting in December, measuring about 36 pollutants with more detailed readings than many fixed sites provide.
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