AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Accountability in Court: The U.S. Supreme Court opened its term with arguments in Suncor v. Boulder County, weighing whether states and local governments can sue oil companies under state law for climate-linked harms—while justices questioned how an outcome could trigger copycat cases nationwide. Local Climate Lawsuits Spread: Middlesex County, New Jersey, filed a near-copycat climate lawsuit against major oil firms, arguing “severe financial consequences” tied to fossil-fuel deception. Environmental Defenders Under Threat: Philippines Senator Loren Legarda urged stronger protection for land and environmental defenders after Global Witness documented 12 killings in 2025 in the country. Climate Finance Access: Pacific Disability Forum says climate grants are too complex and inaccessible for people with disabilities, with inaccessible terms and formats blocking participation. Nature vs. Industry Permits: Namibia granted an environmental clearance certificate for a marine phosphate mining project, drawing renewed backlash from fishing groups. Data Centers Face Scrutiny: Finland ordered Google to pause preparatory work on two datacentres after missing environmental impact assessments, including forest clearing. Food Waste Fix: A Minnesota project highlights how separating food waste can cut methane and turn trash into energy and soil benefits.
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