AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSuper-pollutant push in the Philippines: The DENR confirmed Manila’s bid to join the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator, aiming to build a dedicated government team and get $2–$5 million in grant support over three years. PFAS cleanup update: EarthTalk revisits how “forever chemicals” are being regulated in the U.S. after early patchwork, while warning about recent enforcement backsliding. Air pollution enforcement in Delhi: Delhi plans new multi-lane PUC certification centers and upgrades with cameras, plus automated testing stations, as winter smog curbs ramp up. Data centers vs. the grid: Michigan regulators approved a long-term electricity deal for Google’s data center, highlighting how hyperscale demand could strain power and raise who pays questions. Climate accountability in the courts: U.S. lawmakers and groups push back on weakened fuel-economy rules and orphaned oil-and-gas wells, arguing for cleaner standards and taxpayer protection. Water safety in Iraq: Kirkuk reported 150+ diarrhea/vomiting cases tied to drinking-water disinfection gaps, prompting chlorine tablets and sampling. Waste-to-energy in China: Hainan says it has closed landfills and now runs waste-to-energy plants to cut methane, while also targeting plastic bags at the source.
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