AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVolcano Watch: The Philippines’ Taal Volcano in Batangas is back in the spotlight: Phivolcs says sulfur dioxide emissions jumped to 1,314 tons in the latest 24-hour monitoring—more than double the May 19–20 level—though activity remains classified as “weak emission,” with no volcanic smog or hot-fluid upwelling detected. Plastics & Water: In the U.S., the Polystyrene Recycling Alliance is urging the U.S. Plastics Pact to remove two polystyrene items from its “problematic” list, arguing expanded polystyrene packaging is recyclable today. Microplastics Breakthrough: Three Indian teenagers won the Earth Prize for “Plas-Stick,” a tamarind-seed powder that helps clump microplastics in drinking water so they can be removed with a handheld magnet. Heat & Power: India’s severe heatwave pushed demand to record highs for four straight days, with coal still driving most generation. Local Pollution Pressure: Illinois reports microplastics across Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, while France keeps low-emission driving bans in place despite backlash.
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