AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Transparency: The UK Met Office quietly removed the wind-and-storms chapter from its 2025 climate report, drawing fresh criticism that declining wind speeds and storm intensity are being sidelined as Britain pushes net-zero. Energy Security: Spain extended the life of the Almaraz nuclear plant to 2030, citing Middle East-driven gas price volatility and the challenge of replacing nuclear with renewables fast enough. Data Centers & Emissions: Amazon’s Wallula Gap data center plan raises big questions about greenhouse pollution and water use, with the project relying on gas turbines and water only during peak heat months. Forest & Carbon Accountability: India’s Green India Mission fell short by nearly 98% on forest cover targets, with the CAG citing planning, coordination, and monitoring failures. Biodiversity Under Threat: NGOs urged Perak, Malaysia to halt quarrying at Gunung Kanthan, warning it could push endemic species toward extinction. Local Climate Action: Minnetonka, Minnesota launched youth microgrants for climate projects, while South Africa’s faith community hub in Bonteheuwel aims to cut energy costs via community-owned solar. Long-Term Warming Warning: Wyoming fossils show ancient forests lost about 60% canopy cover during extreme warming and took over 100,000 years to recover. Waste-to-Energy Debate: Philippines groups challenged renewed waste-to-energy plans, arguing flooding needs drainage and resilience fixes, not incineration.
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