AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Accountability in Court: A Washington judge lets ConocoPhillips exit two tribes’ revised climate-harm lawsuits, while a federal judge blocks New York’s $75B Climate Change Superfund Act as preempted by the Clean Air Act—another reminder that states’ fossil-fuel liability fights are hitting federal limits. Clean Air + Climate Payoff: UN and partners say tackling climate change and air pollution together can return about $15 for every $1 invested, with 25 solutions aimed at cutting both greenhouse gases and super pollutants. Energy Infrastructure Under Fire: The 3rd Circuit vacates a key New Jersey water-quality permit for a proposed underwater gas pipeline, sending it back for a fuller explanation; meanwhile, Line 5 stays shut after an accident, with restart expected after repairs. Waste, Recycling, and Plastics: DOE backs polyester-eating enzymes to turn textile waste into new polyester; and a new push for recycling and circularity shows up from farm hazardous waste collection days to recycled-plastic road experiments. Local Climate Action: Baku expands public green spaces to about 2,500 hectares by 2040, while Tennessee launches rebates for multifamily EV charging using Volkswagen settlement funds. Oil Spill Fallout: Nigeria’s HOMEF demands cleanup, compensation, and full accountability after the Nembe Creek spill disrupts fishing livelihoods.
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