AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS EPA Rollback: The Trump administration moved to repeal Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas pollution from coal and gas power plants, arguing it will boost reliability and affordability—while critics warn it could lock in higher emissions and worsen climate impacts. Wildfire & Forest Protection: The US proposed rescinding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule for the Shawnee National Forest, drawing backlash from environmental groups; meanwhile the EU proposed an all-year European forest firefighter body as wildfire seasons intensify. Air Quality Crisis: Singapore’s air turned unhealthy citywide after smoke from Indonesia’s Kalimantan fires drifted in, with PSI readings crossing into hazardous health territory. Nuclear & Grid Security: The IAEA said global nuclear capacity could more than triple by 2060, citing demand from AI data centres; in the UK, regulators advanced X-energy’s Xe-100 into the design assessment process. Biodiversity & Wildlife: Jordan destroyed about 13,000 bird-calling devices to curb illegal hunting; Namibia’s marine phosphate mining debate continues as reviewers say environmental uncertainty must be matched by clear, durable benefits. Energy Transition at Home: India approved 18-hour daily power exports to flood-hit Nepal, while a new push like PM Surya Ghar highlights the shift toward distributed solar and storage.
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