AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Climate Rollback: The Trump administration is set to remove limits on climate pollution from coal and gas power plants, a move that would unwind major Biden-era rules and could block future greenhouse gas regulation. Volcano Disruption: Mount Etna ash has forced new flight suspensions at Catania Airport in Sicily, with closures expected to depend on ongoing volcanic activity. Coastal Pollution Pressure: Cyprus environmental groups are urging immediate, coordinated action to protect Limassol Bay, calling for faster inspections, sampling, and a clearer response protocol. Climate Injustice Spotlight: A Nepal legal scholar calls recent Himalayan floods a “Himalayan tsunami,” arguing the country faces extreme risk despite tiny emissions. Clean Mobility Moves: Yadea and Spiro are expanding electric two-wheelers across Africa with battery-swapping infrastructure, while Greenply is adding LNG-powered trucks to greener logistics. Energy Transition Deals: GH Power signed a multi-year hydrogen offtake agreement for output from its Hamilton, Ontario facility. Food & Climate: Nepal flood recovery is shifting from rescue to reconstruction as thousands remain missing. Air Quality & Health: Houston’s Brays Bayou fish die-off is being linked to stormwater-driven oxygen drops rather than pathogens. EU Transport Policy: European truckmakers want a three-year delay to 2030 CO2 targets, citing weak charging rollout and high costs. Carbon Capture in Fertiliser: Yara inaugurated a large CCS operation at its Netherlands plant, aiming to cut ammonia emissions via storage in Norway.
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