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Emerging Health Threat - Longhorn ticks, an invasive species capable of cloning, are rapidly spreading across at least 21 states in the eastern US [1] - An emerging bacteria in the Longhorn tick has been identified, potentially leading to erlichiosis, a tickborne disease with symptoms including fever, severe headaches, rash, and potentially death [2][3] - Climate change, creating warmer and wetter conditions, influences Longhorn tick transmission, reducing dormancy and increasing the likelihood of bites and reproduction [3][4] - Nationwide, erlichiosis cases have increased 15-fold since 2001 [5] - Health officials shut down a Bridgeport beach due to an influx of Longhorn ticks and other tick species [6] Symptoms and Treatment - Symptoms of tick-borne diseases can arise one to two weeks after a bite, starting with mild flu-like symptoms and potentially progressing to confusion and a rash [8] - One in three children typically get a red splotchy rash [8] - Bug repellent, staying off grassy areas, wearing long sleeves and pants, and performing tick checks are recommended for protection [9][10] - If bitten, remove the tick with tweezers, identify it, and consult a doctor, especially if the tick has been attached for around 24 hours or more [11][13] Knowledge Gaps - The exact risk posed by the new tick in Connecticut and beyond is currently unknown [6]

Core Viewpoint - Amerigo Resources Ltd. has provided an operational update regarding its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation, highlighting the resumption of operations at the El Teniente underground copper mine and the processing of fresh tailings [1][2][4]. Group 1: Operational Updates - The El Teniente underground copper mine received approval to restart operations in eight out of twelve sectors, with operations resuming on August 9, 2025 [2]. - Following the restart, MVC began processing fresh tailings from El Teniente on the night of August 10, 2025 [2]. - Prior to the restart, operations at El Teniente were suspended due to a seismic event that resulted in the death of six workers, leading to a temporary halt in the supply of fresh tailings to MVC [3]. Group 2: Production Expectations - Amerigo anticipates that daily throughput from fresh tailings will be lower than initially forecasted in MVC's 2025 production schedule until operations at El Teniente normalize [4]. - The company plans to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings during this period [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, and processes both fresh and historic tailings from the El Teniente mine [6].

Core Points - Amerigo Resources Ltd. provides an operational update on its 100% owned Minera Valle Central (MVC) located in Chile [1] - The El Teniente underground copper mine has resumed operations in eight out of twelve sectors after receiving approval from Chile's National Geology and Mining Service [2] - MVC is now processing both fresh tailings from El Teniente and historic tailings, although daily throughput from fresh tailings is expected to be lower than initially forecasted [4][5] Company Operations - Amerigo Resources processes copper and molybdenum concentrates at MVC by utilizing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco's El Teniente mine [6] - Following a seismic event that led to the suspension of operations at El Teniente, Amerigo continued processing historic tailings during the downtime [3] - The company aims to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings while monitoring El Teniente's throughput [5] Future Outlook - The timing of normalized operations at El Teniente will significantly influence MVC's production guidance moving forward [9]

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Core Viewpoint - A seismic event at the El Teniente mine has led to a tragic rockfall, resulting in the death of six workers and the suspension of operations, which will impact Amerigo Resources' production capabilities at Minera Valle Central (MVC) [2][3]. Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, focusing on producing copper and molybdenum concentrates from tailings [4]. Operational Impact - The rockfall at El Teniente has caused a suspension of fresh tailings supply to MVC, leading the company to process historic tailings instead [3][8]. - The estimated daily loss of copper production at MVC is approximately 100,000 pounds, but the overall impact on annual production guidance remains uncertain and will depend on the duration of the suspension at El Teniente [3][8]. Response to Incident - Following the rockfall, Codelco initiated search and rescue operations and suspended mining activities at El Teniente. Chile's President declared three days of national mourning in response to the incident [2][3].

Environmental Law & Disaster Recovery - The legal system, while possessing potential, is not a singular solution for complex environmental problems and disaster recovery [1][7][9] - The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 discharged millions of barrels of oil, impacting 1,100 miles of shoreline and threatening economies of five Gulf states [3] - Settlements for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill reached $21 billion, but gaps remained for those lacking documentation or proof of illness [5][6][7] Disaster Resilience & Equity - Disaster recovery is uneven across economic, racial, and geographic lines, with vulnerable populations often left behind [12][14] - A framework for just resilience requires a multi-stream approach involving legal processes, community-driven processes, and departures from the status quo [14][15][22] - Legal processes, while essential, often leave lower-income households underserved, as middle and upper-class households are more successful in accessing aid [16][17] - Congress appropriates tens of billions of dollars annually for disaster relief, highlighting the importance of accessing these resources [18] Problem Solving Approach - Social problems should be approached by identifying multiple variables and processes that contribute to a solution, rather than seeking a single "silver bullet" [10][11][28] - Systemic change requires the interaction of multiple processes across multiple levels [12][24] - Creative problem-solving involves considering the ecosystem of a problem, including relevant processes, institutions, and actors [26][27]

Climate Change Impact - Climate change is potentially responsible for a phenomenon that was once rare but is now extremely common [1]

[Applause] [Music] In the summer of 2021, a record-breaking heat wave struck the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. What became known as the Pacific Northwest heat dome buckled roads across the region and melted light rail wires in Portland, Oregon. Homes that had been intentionally built with those large windows to capture sunlight on those rainy Pacific Northwest days suddenly turned into ovens, leaving the residents scrambling to cover those windows with tarps or newspapers, um cardboard, whatever the ...