AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarine Protection Push: France says it has reached 14.68% of maritime waters under strict protection, announcing three new marine protected areas including one in Guadeloupe to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles, as part of a push toward 14.8% by year-end. Energy Storage in the French Islands: Corsica’s regulator (CRE) picked five electricity storage projects totaling about 48 MW (pumped hydro plus batteries), with contracts running into the mid-to-late century; CRE notes battery costs are trending lower than earlier storage rounds in Guadeloupe and neighboring islands. Geothermal Scaling: Ormat Technologies unveiled the Ormega100 surface unit aimed at accelerating enhanced geothermal system (EGS) deployments, targeting faster links between subsurface development and power generation. Health & Reparations for Chlordecone: French lawmakers voted to recognize the state’s partial responsibility for long-term harm from chlordecone (Kepone) used on banana plantations in Guadeloupe and Martinique, backing goals for decontamination, compensation, and renewed research. Local Sailing Tech & Training: Guadeloupe-linked offshore racing culture stays in focus as sailing electronics supplier B&G joins a Vendée Globe campaign, while local sailors prepare for major solo races that include a Route du Rhum stop in Guadeloupe. Colonial Legacy Debate: Multiple pieces revisit France’s colonial footprint and ongoing questions around accountability and justice, including how Caribbean communities interpret modern national symbolism.
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