AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorway’s EV momentum: Norway’s August car market hit 13,451 registrations, with BEVs at a record 98.7% share; Chinese brands surged to 21.4% (XPENG fifth overall). Cruise sustainability in Eidfjord: Ship calls to Eidfjord are set to rise from 76 (2023) to 90 (2026) and 112 (2028), while the town pushes a new strategy focused on spreading visits across the year and boosting local value, with a 4,500 passenger daily cap. Aquaculture upgrades: Nofima in Bergen received about €5.5m to update its Aquafeed Technology Centre, aiming at more sustainable feed ingredients and aquafeeds. Ocean observing push: The EU and Canada launched OceanEye for the Global Ocean Observing System, with pledges nearing €220m to fill data gaps and support sensors, drones and research vessels. Nordic energy reality check: Norway’s offshore regulator warns the continental shelf is maturing and could face a production plateau and decline, stressing long-term exploration investment. PFAS health research: MaineHealth won a $4.5m grant to study how “forever chemicals” affect children’s puberty timing and bone health into adulthood. Climate science loss: Jim Bruce, a key IPCC figure and Great Lakes climate leader, died at 97.
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