AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave & Climate Accountability: A Paris court is set to rule on a landmark case that could force TotalEnergies to cut oil and gas output, as Europe reels from deadly heat tied to human-caused climate change. PFAS Crackdown: New York’s attorney general sued major chemical makers including 3M and DuPont over “forever chemicals,” arguing they kept selling toxic products despite knowing the risks. Water in the Mojave: The Trump administration approved a plan to repurpose a 162-mile oil pipeline to move groundwater across the Mojave, drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists and Native tribes. Local Climate Implementation: Boulder rolled out an updated Climate Action Plan, aiming to speed emissions cuts while pairing mitigation with resilience, affordability, and equity. COP27 Finance Push: Pacific leaders are pressing for climate payments at COP27, arguing rich countries must address loss and damage from historical emissions. Pollution Enforcement: Bangladesh’s environment department stepped up Rangpur enforcement, fining illegal brick kilns and cracking down on banned plastics and toxic waste practices. Youth Online Safety: Massachusetts advanced a bill to curb addictive social media features for minors by default. Corporate Duty of Vigilance: The TotalEnergies case hinges on whether companies must prevent environmental and human-rights harms under a 2017 law.
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