AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHelicopter crash in Greece: Two firefighting helicopters collided midair while battling wildfires west of Athens, killing two crew members from one helicopter (including a Greek and a Danish national) and leaving two crew members from the other helicopter in medical care; the aircraft were leased from Australian operator McDermott Aviation, which said it is “deeply saddened.” Dengue travel updates: The CDC updated its dengue destination list, now including New Caledonia among other countries/territories, and also refreshed chikungunya notices; health guidance highlights mosquito bite prevention and extra caution for children under five, older adults, and pregnant people. Invasive species and displacement: A new report argues invasive plants and animals should be treated like major drivers of forced migration, citing cases where species spread has already pushed communities off farms and out of homes. Pacific marine protection push: Melanesian nations including Solomon Islands are moving toward a large transboundary ocean reserve corridor (MOCOR), with researchers warning that enforcement will be key to avoid “paper parks.” Telehealth scrutiny (US): The FTC sued US telehealth provider Hims & Hers over alleged health data sharing with advertisers and subscription/billing practices.
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