AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Health: A Toronto study links long-term exposure to common air pollutants (PM2.5, NO2) with more artery plaque and higher obstructive coronary disease risk, even when pollution levels were mostly within current guidelines. Volcano Watch: The Philippines’ Taal Volcano saw SO₂ emissions jump to 542 metric tons in 24 hours, with weak plumes and no volcanic smog reported. Tech’s Emissions Reality Check: Microsoft says its carbon emissions rose 25% in 2025, driven mainly by AI data-centre expansion, complicating its carbon-negative goal. Heat & Food Prices: Japan researchers warn a potential “Super El Nino” could lift global food prices by about 13% by 2027. Energy Transition Finance: The World Bank approved $375.9m for Pakistan to modernise its power grid, cut outages, and integrate more wind, targeting major annual emissions reductions. Waste Solutions: Tanzania is testing black soldier fly larvae to turn urban organic waste into feed and fertiliser. Fuel Policy: India clarified E25 is only under testing, while E20 may cut mileage 3–5% in some vehicles but is expected to deliver cleaner performance. Local Pollution & Accountability: Mumbai’s NGT ordered compensation proceedings over illegal tree felling at BHU, while a separate BMC probe into a Chembur tree collapse recommends stricter contractor responsibility for root damage.
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