AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoClimate Justice in Court: The UN backed an International Court of Justice finding that countries have a legal duty to limit global warming, a move that won’t be enforceable but is likely to fuel lawsuits and appeals. Carbon-Storage Science: Sea “lavender” (statice) is showing strong potential to pull planet-warming CO2 from the air and store it in salt-marsh soils, adding to the case for nature-based climate solutions. Heat, Power, and the Energy Fight: Thousands rallied in western Germany against new gas-fired power plants, arguing renewables should lead the transition instead of fossil backup. Cooling the Climate Debate: Britain’s extreme heat is pushing more people to ask for air conditioning, even as critics warn of higher energy use and grid pressure. Drought Risk Financing: A Lao PDR anticipatory drought insurance pilot links early warning data to pre-arranged payouts, aiming to protect farmers before drought hits hard. Nature Under Pressure: Oceania’s last tropical glaciers are shrinking fast, with researchers warning the remaining ice could vanish before the decade ends. Local Action: An Post says it hit a 50% carbon cut ahead of schedule while expanding electrified deliveries.
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