AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate and Health: Rising temperatures could expose up to a billion more people to mosquito-borne diseases over the next 50 years, researchers warn. Climate Outlook: UN assessments say the world is on track for roughly 2.6–2.8°C of warming this century; the 1.5°C limit is now likely to be breached, though rapid emissions cuts could limit the overshoot. The report cites rising US emissions as a major setback. Fossil Fuels: The UK has approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field, drawing criticism from climate groups, while efforts to delay the EU’s methane rules face a messy renegotiation. Pollution: Delhi has added Metro services and tightened controls as air quality worsens. In Nigeria, more than 100 students were hospitalized after a suspected gas leak. Cleaner Energy: Rio Tinto is studying a large heat battery to cut refinery emissions, and an off-grid Australian gold mine met 75% of its power needs with wind and solar through winter. Data Centre Impacts: New concerns are mounting that rapid growth in data centres could drive up energy demand and erase air-quality gains.
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