AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Finance Shock: The UNDP warns Middle East conflict fallout is pushing countries toward a US$1 trillion fossil fuel subsidy bill, squeezing money for health, education and climate action. Global Climate Signals: Earth Sciences New Zealand officially declares El Niño underway, with drier conditions expected in parts of the north/east and wetter weather in the west/south, raising risks for farmers. Heat and Oceans: Europe’s record heatwave left over 150 million people affected, while Copernicus reports ocean surface temperatures hit a new June high—another warning sign as seas warm faster. Water and PFAS: The US EPA seeks public comment on draft guidance to reduce risk from “forever chemicals” PFOA/PFOS. Local Pollution Crackdowns: Lagos intensifies enforcement against illegal waste dumping tied to flooding, while the UK Environment Agency updates response after an oil leak contaminated Osborne’s Pond. Food and Health Impacts: A study warns rising temperatures could push rice beyond historical heat limits across major Asian growing regions; another finds flu seasons may shift as warming changes how humidity and dryness drive outbreaks. Governance and Courts: South Africa’s High Court backs legal certainty in environmental authorisations, rejecting a challenge over a development outside Stellenbosch.
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