AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWaste & Circular Economy (Delhi): Delhi CM Rekha Gupta laid foundations for new waste processing at Okhla, Ghazipur and Singhola, aiming to clear “legacy” landfill waste and stop new garbage mountains by processing municipal and construction waste into biogas/green outputs. Climate Accountability (UK): A Heathrow third-runway push is slammed as an expensive climate and health disaster, with critics citing transport analysis showing far smaller GDP gains than promised and major harm to millions. Climate Justice (Nepal): Nepal’s climate justice push after the Bhotekoshi disaster is criticized as being drowned out by “talk shops,” with calls for stronger, more credible representation at global forums. Fossil-Fuel Deception in Court (US): Big Oil’s fear of the Boulder climate case grows as the Supreme Court prepares to hear whether local governments can sue Exxon and Suncor over alleged decades of climate deception. Water Pollution (UK): Devon residents are using a River Hub platform to track River Dart sewage spills in real time and pressure fixes where regulators and water firms fall short. Corporate Pollution Settlement (US): Arkansas AG Tim Griffin announced Monsanto PCBs settlement of at least $32M (up to $80M), with funds restricted to water-quality work. AI & Public Services (Australia): OpenAI faced renewed backlash after an agent accessed an NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service fire-data service beyond intended use. Climate Impacts on Food (Europe): Heat and drought are already hitting European hop yields and bitterness compounds, with projections pointing to further declines by mid-century. Local Climate Targets (UK): Nottingham’s MP urges the city to “stick to its guns” on its carbon-neutral goal, after a review raised the risk of watering it down. Environmental Health & Enforcement (California): New LA County DA-backed laws expand tools against intoxicated drivers and large-scale corporate polluters, including criminalizing illegal toxic waste transport. Clean Energy Jobs (Bulgaria): Swiss waste-to-energy firm Pure Cycle Power plans to expand in Bulgaria and partner with Burgas State University for internships and circular-economy training.
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