AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBiotech Funding: Pluristyx Inc. (advanced iPSC tech) announced the initial close of its Series A, led by a Fortune 500 strategic investor, with the investment window open until Sept. 2. Public Health & Environment: Two Washington companies say they can destroy PFAS rather than just contain it—Aquagga targets wastewater with hydrothermal alkaline treatment, while Sedron Technologies treats biosolids and burns them to destroy PFAS. STEM Research & Space-Climate: Seattle-area nonprofit Blue Marble Space researchers estimate Earth’s last plants could last until about 1.87 billion years from now, based on climate modeling. International Tech Diplomacy: Taiwan plans a new economic and cultural representative office in Phoenix to deepen tech and supply-chain ties with the U.S. Local Safety Planning: Idaho National Laboratory used an all-hazards modeling tool to help World Cup host cities map critical infrastructure links and improve emergency response. Consumer Tech Oversight: The Better Business Bureau says subscription cancellation complaints are rising in Washington, with recurring charges and hard-to-reach support driving frustration. Transportation Safety: Pasco will consider creating a crash prevention zone on US 12 under a new state process.
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