AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Health: A new study finds heat stress is worsening fast, with nighttime “feels-like” temperatures rising quicker than daytime and about 70% of people facing at least 90 days of strong heat stress each year. Data Centers & Fossil Power: Amazon’s Texas data-center plan is backed by a gas power plant that could emit up to 33 million tons of CO2 annually, raising fresh questions about how the company’s climate pledge holds up as AI demand surges. Heatwave Protection: South Korea is ramping up heatwave response, including drone and vehicle surveillance, stricter farm checks for foreign seasonal workers, and heat-safety guidelines in 18 languages after migrant deaths. Nature Education: India opened Prakriti Gyan Dham, an eco-educational hub designed as a “living laboratory” to teach biodiversity and sustainability through immersive, heritage-linked learning. Indigenous-Led Solutions: Indigenous leaders warn that climate and AI projects must respect free, prior, and informed consent and protect lands and waters, not just deliver tech growth. Local Green Space vs Housing: Seoul’s housing push is colliding with plans to convert a central green space tied to Yongsan Park, as authorities move to expand supply. Land & Coastal Governance: Solomon Islands proposes five land and marine bills aimed at clearer customary land rights, dispute resolution, housing, land data systems, and coastal management.
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