AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Emissions: Global fossil-fuel emissions are forecast to dip 0.4% this year, but researchers say the fall is largely tied to the Iran war’s disruption of oil and gas supplies—not lasting climate action. COP31: Leaders in Türkiye are under pressure to turn pledges into cuts and climate funding; island nations are calling for grants, not loans, as conflicts threaten to distract from the climate crisis. Toxic Air: Delhi’s post-Diwali smog has overwhelmed some monitors, with reported pollution exceeding their calibrated limits and renewed questions about data gaps and enforcement. Gas Power: Mississippi regulators upheld a permit for 41 gas turbines serving xAI data centres, despite concerns they could worsen smog in nearby communities. Cleaner Concrete: Lower-emissions alternatives to conventional cement can cut concrete’s emissions substantially, but adoption remains limited.
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