AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Near American Samoa: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration/BOEM has issued a Proposed Leasing Notice for a potential deep-sea mineral lease sale off American Samoa, with an auction proposed for Nov. 19 and a 60-day comment window for Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula before any final notice. Local Opposition Grows: Environmental groups and Pacific voices say the plan ignores widespread public backlash (tens of thousands of comments) and threatens marine life, tuna-linked livelihoods, and cultural ties to the moana. Radioactivity Concerns: A new report warns mining could release naturally occurring radioactive materials from targeted polymetallic nodules, raising fresh public health and environmental questions. Governor’s Response: Pulaalii says the administration has kept communication “transparent,” but stresses ASG’s concerns and urges public participation during the comment period. Church Calls for Moratorium: Leaders at the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa urged a decisive stand against deep-sea mining, calling for a moratorium. Climate Scholarship Spotlight: Tower’s 2026 climate scholarships include Samoan recipient Lagi Talalupe, highlighting Pacific climate capacity-building. Drought Update (U.S. broader): A new U.S. drought summary notes mixed conditions nationwide, with improvements in parts of the South and degradations in parts of the Plains and West.
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