AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMars Climate Clues: NASA’s Perseverance found kaolinite-rich white rocks in Jezero Crater, pointing to millions of years of warm, humid rainfall—an ancient “oasis” scenario that could have supported life. Heat Impacts on Kids: A UK study says June’s heatwave forced schools to close or run early, leaving pupils in England and Wales missing at least 15 million lesson hours. Local Waste Cuts: New York’s Town of Grand Island launched a free food scrap collection pilot to divert organics from landfills into composting. Climate Adaptation Under Pressure: New York City residents in flood-plagued Queens face demolition and uncertainty, with no clear long-term rebuild or retreat plan. El Niño Watch: NOAA says a “super” El Niño is likely, with a milder central U.S. winter and drought relief possible—though impacts vary. Biodiversity Conservation: WWF-Hong Kong reports clam density at Shui Hau sandflat has dropped 65% since 2018, threatening endangered horseshoe crabs. Water Reuse at Scale: Samsung and SK hynix showcased wastewater reuse plans that could supply over 1.5 million people a day. BRICS & Food Security: South African and other industry groups urge deeper BRICS agritrade on fair terms, including climate-smart farming.
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