AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Heat Watch: The UN’s weather agency warns global temperatures are likely to stay at or near record levels through 2030, with a 75% chance the 2026–2030 average tops the Paris 1.5°C limit and an 86% chance a year beats 2024’s hottest record. Air Pollution & Health: Hanoi has scaled back a petrol motorbike ban after pushback and slow charging rollout, shrinking it to a tiny, time-limited low-emissions zone. Energy Transition & Transport: Laos plans to suspend petrol/diesel vehicle imports until end-2026, offers EV tax breaks under $50,000, and moves to expand charging while tightening transaction oversight. Data Centers Under Scrutiny: A new playbook urges tougher rules for AI data centers, citing power-grid strain, water use, emissions, and environmental justice risks; meanwhile, Upper Merion residents pack meetings opposing a massive multi-site proposal. Pollution & Accountability: Australia sues 3M over PFAS “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam, seeking more than $1bn in damages. Volcano Hazard: Taal Volcano in the Philippines spikes sulfur dioxide emissions, raising concerns about toxic “vog” risk. Water Security: A new guide targets water-risk planning across agricultural supply chains as scarcity worsens.
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