AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Policy & Industry: SSAB says it will spend €6B to switch from coal to low-carbon hydrogen, but warns an EU overhaul of the emissions trading system could weaken carbon pricing and let laggards gain. Heat & Oceans: Copernicus reports the world’s oceans logged the hottest June on record, boosting risks for storms, marine heatwaves, and fisheries. Biodiversity & Forests: Lithuania approved an environmental assessment for the Curonian Nord 700MW offshore wind farm, with mitigation plans for marine life and fisheries; in Ireland, forestry licences rose 29% in six months after storms, while Carbery’s farm biodiversity mapping found 19% of supplier land supports nature-rich habitats. Energy Resilience: New York’s 555 Greenwich uses deep geothermal piles to cut fossil-fuel heating/cooling; in Texas, Waco households face rising bills amid grid strain and data-center demand, while Rhythm Energy markets 100% renewable plans. Governance & Rights: ERA launched 20-country environmental rights case studies across Africa to assess how communities can access information, participate, and seek justice. Waste & Circularity: Estonia proposed Waste Act changes to push producer responsibility for textile waste recycling by 2028.
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