AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate accountability in the UK: The Met Office has removed the wind and storms chapter from its 2025 climate report, critics say it hides decades of declining wind-speed and storm-intensity data that could weaken the case for Net Zero wind power. Finance & climate policy: The European Central Bank plans up to a 5% loan penalty for high-emission firms from 2027, while climate-focused funds saw $84B leave in 2025 and the IPCC dropped its most extreme warming pathway—raising fresh fights over what “green” rules should mean. Water affordability vs pollution: In England and Wales, Ofwat has provisionally allowed five water firms to raise bills by £3.4B, as leaders warn customers can’t be treated like a “blank cheque” while leaks and pollution persist. Community pressure on data centers: Residents in Virginia are demanding transparency and local control as data centers expand, citing water use, power demand, and tax incentives. El Niño intensifies: NOAA says there’s a 90%+ chance of a very strong El Niño this fall-winter, with a 69% shot at a historic event. Local climate action: Bangladesh is pushing “localisation” for adaptation with stronger community leadership and financing. Biodiversity threat: Europe is racing to curb invasive species, which are accelerating biodiversity loss and costing billions annually.
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