AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Climate Rollback: The Trump administration is moving to repeal Biden-era power-plant carbon limits, with plans to strip the EPA’s ability to regulate climate emissions—critics warn this will raise pollution and health risks. Aviation & Net Zero: UK climate advisers say Heathrow’s third runway can’t meet current climate targets unless airlines cut flying emissions to net zero by 2050, warning of a “no credible pathway.” Environmental Justice & Mining: An environmental group sues Michigan over $50M incentives for the Copperwood mine, arguing native voices and grant conditions were sidelined. Defenders Under Threat: Global Witness reports at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2025, with Latin America the deadliest region. Transboundary Haze: A Malaysia-focused piece argues ASEAN haze failures are about incentives, not just enforcement. Waste Law in Nepal: Nepal prepares a waste management bill covering the full cycle, from reduction and segregation to composting, energy-from-waste and safe disposal. Climate Adaptation Literacy: Matabeleland South pushes stronger environmental and climate literacy to help communities cope with drought, erratic rain and land degradation. River Pollution Watch (UK): Leicester residents demand action after reports of sewage debris, dead fish and foul smells in the River Soar. AI in Public Services (Hong Kong): Hong Kong’s government highlights AI tools for environmental protection, including an environmental database using AI and GIS.
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