AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCleaner Manufacturing: Seoul National University researchers raised the yield of a chemical reaction from about 16% to 97% by controlling acidity near electrodes, using oxygen and electricity instead of added peroxide oxidants. Industrial Decarbonization: South Korea’s Anytech and India’s Hughes & Hughes launched a venture to turn CO₂ and plant waste into saleable products, starting with cement and steel. Renewable Energy: Korea plans to set renewable-energy targets for public agencies as well as utilities, expanding the public sector’s role in the transition. Climate and Forests: Climate change is bringing earlier springs and later autumn foliage in Korea, shifting the seasonal rhythms of its forests. Urban Biodiversity: Seoul’s Hangang River recorded 2,062 species in 2022, up from 1,608 in 2007; the city links the increase to restored riverbanks and expanded wildlife habitats.
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